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"Inside a cage of sound, writhes a human soul. Cold waves of electronics are juxtaposed against voices that seep through cracks in the walls of machinery and wires. Lyrics dart out in bullets from soundscapes peppered in sharp vocals and sound bites. A viola plays in the distance, giving life to this inorganic mass...

Such is the imagery that spawns Attrition, who, with its marriage of the classic and modern, has brought to music the equivalent of a surrealist painting. From its earlier sparse and stark soundscapes, to a more expansive palette of orchestral work, Attrition has successfully melded several genres into one. The music flows - from goth to industrial to experimental to classical - so smoothly, they might as well be making their own category.

Conceived in Coventry, England during the early 1980s, the band has undergone many changes in members, revolving around founder Martin Bowes. Whilst releasing records on several independent labels and touring throughout Europe and the USA, they have garnered a strong underground following, which they have steadily built on.

Their recent work has reached even greater levels, including a collaboration with a member of the Paris opera. With more than twelve albums of constant variety, and with an ever-expanding sound, they remain one of music's darker and fascinating lights."

by Akane

Check out the artist's website:
http://www.attrition.co.uk

Track List:
1. Theme I
2. Haydn (or mine)
3. My Friend is Golden
4. Death Trick
5. Peacemaker
6. Two Miles Up
7. Milano (Auto-Italian)
8. Interlude
9. History Man
10. Theme II
11. The Fiftieth Gate
12. Haydn (or mine) 12 remix
13. Lady Look Now
14. Haydn (biding time)
15. Sideways Glance
16. To The devil
17. Take Five
18. Shotgun Dream
19. Haydn (the final cut)

Other Genres:

• ELECTRONIC: Industrial
• ROCK: Goth
• MOOD: INTELLECTUAL