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Dinosaur Dinosaur

by Books On Tape

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Noise Is Political 00:47
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Killing Machine 03:17
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Surly Ambassador 03:36
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Bubblegum 02:26
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Upon Rock City 04:10
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When Siblings Attack 05:24
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Fat Face 03:42
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We Call You Nasty 01:23
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Tom Delay 01:51
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Seeing Things Again 03:33
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If You Don't Live Here, Don't Surf Here 03:14
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Kingston 02:46
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13.
Hands Off My Issues 01:37
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14.
Kitten Kitten Kitten Kitten Kitten Surprise 09:52
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Listening to “Dinosaur Dinosaur” one may be reminded of other renowned sonic manipulators such as Kid 606, Venetian Snares, DJ Rupture, and 1 Speed Bike. Within 14 cuts Drootin incorporates a myriad of stylistic shifts over a foundation of unorthodox grooves. Standout tracks include “Bubblegum” which lays some hardcore micro house on a minefield of bargain basement bleeps. “Upon Rock City” opens with surf guitar samples and develops into a lively, multi-tempoed racket. “When Siblings Attack” employs haunting vocal effects to achieve an early Aphex Twin vibe. “Tom Delay” sounds like Perrey and Kingsley bad tripping on mushrooms. “Seeing Things Again” intersperses snatches of metal riffage throughout a propulsive drum line. “Kingston” drops a simple, plaintive melody into a zone of broken beats and distortion. The uniquely titled “Kitten Kitten Kitten Kitten Kitten Surprise” is a captivating psycho/hip hop odyssey which crams a wealth of great ideas into just under ten minutes. It’s a satisfying end to a journey through Drootin’s likeably warped imagination.

Books On Tape is equally exciting in a live setting. As opposed to the multitudes of soporific laptop performers, Drootin’s punk take on electronica is more hyperactive and over-the-top. He frantically pushes his tracks to the limit by deploying an arsenal of distortion and effects. His restless, knob turning, pedal slamming spectacle has been well received across the continent and he has shared bills with Cursive, Restiform Bodies, TV On The Radio, John Frusciante and Flea, The Good Life, Daedelus, Stars As Eyes and Rilo Kiley.

This release comes in a standard jewel case with cover art by Nick Diamonds of The Unicorns.

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released October 17, 2005

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Alien8recordings Montreal, Québec

Canadian independent record label founded in 1996 by Sean O'Hara and Gary Worsley.
Originally focussing on noise and experimental music, the label has since broadened its scope to include numerous other genres while becoming particularly active in releasing the works of artists based in its home town of Montreal. ... more

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