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- Date Released: January 1, 2000
- Genre: Electronic
- Style: Electronic Experimental
- Label: Hymen Records / Iris
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They Say...
Greetings From Birmingham marks an interesting new direction for a sound that has changed remarkably since Scorn began. Rooted in ambient dub, Scorn's sound had continued to evolve by dispersing, becoming increasingly ethereal. This album marks a return to more defined sound. It has many more hard edges. Gone are the tonal winds of previous albums. In its place, prominent jazz-like beats provide structure for a minimalist melody, all powered by harsh, murky basslines. And that's it -- there is little else building the sound. It is Mick Harris' skillful arrangement of these elements that makes Greetings From Birmingham such a notable release. Careful listening shows that the repetition sports live, improvised tweaks, often used to fairly dramatic effect -- this release is all about the details. These strengths of the album may also make it inaccessible. There is enough there to keep Scorn fans listening for a long time, and the album is detailed enough to require repeat listenings. Unforunately, a casual listener might easily pass this solid release by.
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| 01. |  |
Soon Come |
1:01 |
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| 02. | |
Can But Try |
6:53 |
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| 03. | |
Still On |
6:46 |
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| 04. | |
Told You Can Tell |
4:55 |
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| 05. | |
Flap |
5:19 |
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| 06. | |
Soon Come |
5:10 |
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| 07. | |
Told You Can Tell (Part 2) |
2:00 |
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| 08. | |
Closedown |
6:46 |
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| 09. | |
Part Of |
4:45 |
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| 10. | |
Flap (Part 2) |
1:53 |
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| 11. | |
That Dont |
4:29 |
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| 12. |
Can But Try (Back On Itself) |
0:11 |
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| 13. | |
Melt |
1:06 |
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13 Total Tracks, 51:14 Total Length
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