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Artist: T3CHN0PH0B1A
Album: The Dancefl-Horror: N.A.S.A. vs. I.N.R.I.
Year: 2006
Italian space metal band T3chn0ph0b1a is one of the
first talented unsigned band that I managed to pick up
with my work for IndustrializedMetal.tk with the release
of their Albedo Level: 0% demo. As you can read
elsewhere on this website, they already managed to leave
some impressive look on my face with their first release.
A lot of good things have happened with these friendly
aliens since then. The former drummer now plays
bassguitar, and the drum beats are created by machine
violence. Also, a new alien named DusTech was added to
the band to give birth to some wicked electronic sounds.
The band managed to create a strongly growing fanbase
worldwide, and has done remixes for Dope Stars Inc.,
Syrian and more. Now, after some major delays, the
aliens finally present to us their latest weapon to
conquer the Earth: ‘The Dancefl-Horror: N.A.S.A. vs.
I.N.R.I.’. On this EP we find two brand new tracks, one
re-recorded track and six remixes. The remixes are done
by major acts (MortIIs, XP8, ...) but also by some still
undiscovered talents (Golem 101, SANdBLASTING). Houston,
how do we have to solve this new problem?
Well, first lets analyze it doc! The first track, “N.A.S.A.”,
illustrates that these aliens don’t do bullshit. A
powerful mix between electro and metal, with excellent
use of the raw screams of vocalist Snuff 238. The
influences of new bandmember DusTech, who co-wrote the
new songs, are clearly hearable and brought the whole
band upon a higher level. One single bitchy thing I have
about this song: in my opinion the guitars could be a
little more louder, specially in the (catchy) chorus
where the electro almost overfloods the guitarwork. “I.N.R.I.”
is a more atmospheric song, which can be sorted in the
same map with ‘H.T.M.L.’ and ‘Wrapped in Eternit’ of the
preverious demo. Some spacy sampling is perfectly mixed
with the power of the electric guitar. In my opinion,
the voice of Snuff 238 are on its best on songs like
this. Catchy and conceptual! Now before I will review
the remixes, I have to say this about both the new songs.
Compared to the preverious songs, the major changes are
the production and the maturity of the music. The
production is nearly professional (I have heard albums
released on Nuclear Blast with a worse sound quality),
which is a huge compliment to these guys. The music has
also become more mature. Not to say that the elder songs
were immature, but the new ones have more variation and
a better vibe. The first remix on this release is done
by industrial God MortIIs. His ‘Return of the Funky
Dead’ mix of N.A.S.A. doesn’t sound like the original
song at all, in fact it is kinda hard to recognise the
original in it. Some very industrialized stuff is
provided, and in the end I must admit that this remix
gets a little boring. Not a bad remix at all, but I had
expected something better of this guy! Maybe the
November Process remix of I.N.R.I. will be able to
satisfy me better? Yes, definitely! This trio managed to
transform this song into a danceable, futuristic EBM
song in vein of themselves! This remix also managed to
explore a different view on the vocals, which sound
better on this music than the usual distortion. Beeing
an XP8 fan as well for some time, I really looked
forward to their remix of N.A.S.A. And I can assure you,
it was worth the wait! Some outstanding instrumental
work are mixed with some vocal samples which sail on the
music. The best between the two worlds! Get your ass up
and hit the dancefl-horror! I-i-i-ii-ignition! From a
band that is influenced by space technology themselves,
I think we can expect some outragious remix. And that is
what Syrian gives us with their mix of I.N.R.I.! The
people who are familiar with their dancefloor hit
‘Future Storm’ will pretty much get the idea of this
remix. Same concept, but more easy listening and some
sampling straight out of the original song! Excellent
remix to say the least! Next, prepare for 10 minutes in
some kind of robotic coma. SANdBLASTING provides a long,
sick, insane, weird but awesome remix version of
N.A.S.A. with lots of different elements (from GOA to
EBM to synthpop)! Imagine that you are caught inside a
computer, trying to get your way out. You are running
into all components with their different sounds, but you
cannot find your way out. Voices in your head are
confusing you time after time, until you have found your
way out after ten minutes. And how would it be, to hear
the best remix of the record after you have just
unleashed yourself? Well, I know that feeling now! James
of Golem 101 managed to make a killer remix of I.N.R.I.,
in vein of their own industrial darkrock style. The DNA
of both the bands are mixed, and the new clone gives us
lots of beauty. Powerful, snoaring guitars mixed with
dark parts and atmospheric sampling. Yes my friends,
this remix can be labelled as ‘perfect’ and is my
personal favourite remix of the record! The final track
is a new version of their old song H.T.M.L. The new
version is released of everything that has something to
do with metal, so expect an atmospheric, sludgy electro
song with whispering vocals. Easy listening stuff, but
kinda weird compared with the original one. Yes my
fellow humans, the time has come to build your own
safety shelter. The aliens are coming closer, and the
invasion is near! I know it is still very early 2006,
but this is definitely an open sollicitation to a top 3
position in the yearlist. Houston, please do not solve
this problem!
Vote: 96 / 100
Review by: Gerardo |
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01. N.A.S.A. [Not
Antropomorph Space
Assassin]
02. I.N.R.I. [In Necro
Reality Interactive]
03. N.A.S.A. [Return of
The Funky Dead Mix by
MortIIs]
04. I.N.R.I. [November
Process Remix]
05. N.A.S.A. [TBase Mix
By XP8]
06. I.N.R.I. [Syrian
Remix] 7. N.A.S.A.
[SANdBLASTING Remix]
08. I.N.R.I. [Golem 101
Remix By James
Bottlehill]
09. H.T.M.L.
[ElectrAnguish Version] |
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