Fire Show - Above the Volcano of Flowers

Somewhere between Gang Of Four, Les Savy Fav, and Autechere rests Fire Show. Beat-driven tunes, vocals with more personality than imaginable, electronic flourishes that flutter all over the place, and songs that are at the same time catchy and bizarre make this disc a must-listen, though its likely that most listeners will be wildly puzzled for much of its length. Above The Volcano Of Flowers also benefits from a recording process that at some points seethes with tape hiss and at others is presented with stunning digital clarity -- a twisted form of delivery, but one that fits in perfectly with the ridiculous variety of sounds on the record. Read More