Savage Sinusoid

I've never had an album go from 1 star to 5 stars so quickly. I was OUT for most of the first track, and then the second tracked began and it all clicked for me. It's so weird that its Frenchness is apparent from the beginning. Only someone living with a strong social safety net is able to be this weird

I was not expecting something like this. It is a combination of black metal, dubstep, classical, and baroque music. It also works incredibly well. The transitions are drastic but not in a way that clashes and Igorrr manages to bring the old and new together in a coherent and novel way. I listened to this album twice, one right after the other, because I enjoyed it so much.

Why was it necessary to scream me as the opening of the album??? Oh, I see, it was to get me to pay attention. This was definitely worth the listen. Surprising to me!

Wow! There were times when I was quite reminded of "The Most Unwanted Song" by Komar & Melamid and Dave Soldier. Let's see, opera singer, check! accordion, check! constantly changing genres, check! Other times I thought of Stefon on SNL: "This albums got everything! klesmer, harpsichord, death metal drums, Satie-esque piano, classical guitar, electronia, Inception buttons, screaming maniacs... Sort of like that old weather joke, "Don't like the music playing here? Just wait 15 seconds!" This was the antidote to all those monotonous 90-minute albums in the project. I don't know what the hell is was, but by end I shouted "again!"

After several years this list is still exposing me to things I'd likely not hear otherwise. Certainly interesting, not exactly my thing, and throughout I was pondering whether this was really synthesizing its various styles or just mashing them up. Worth the listen though. An extra point for being so unabashed about its wierd ouerve.

This is an awesome kind of madness. It certainly challenges you from the outset, but it feels that the abundance of screams and panic in the early tracks is actually used in moderation with lots of other more open and orchestral pieces. Mix this with the occasional metal skrillex electronic vibe and this is something that is entirely unique. It is engaging and something that I came back to multiple times over a few days… I expect to explore this more.

Igorrr in this list is a brilliant placement; First exposure to the project conveys a distinctly non-album impression that emphasizes the pitfalls of the compositional approach. At length, the music succeeds where contemplation of Baroque music and its place in modern ears fails. Savage Sinusoid bets everything on the technology-afforded maximal. Unfortunately, the bricks of the final stretch are less than placed. Music is immediate; It also can create multiple layers of impression; This album tries pressing every button at once.

I've always thought metal was a genre ripe for electronic crossover, so it's cool to see an artist carry that experiment out with decent results. This LP does take a minute to get off the ground, but once it does the assortment of creative production techniques and wild instrumentation makes for a fun ride. My main gripes are that the scattered vocals are uniformly pretty bad and distracting, and that there needs to be a stronger sense of melody throughout – I for one am happy to listen to an hour of pure noise, but some stronger hooks and sense of musicality would've easily lifted this to a 4.

This has artistic merit for a unique vision. Doesn’t always stick together and certainly is often unpleasant to hear, but definitely worth inclusion for the genuine effort in mixing styles. I liked the Zappa-sequel jazzy “Houmous” and the almost traditional French “Cheval”.

Wow, what an interesting record. The sound is intriguing enough that I wanted to spin it again just to understand it better. I think based on that, it earns a 5.

This actually was a fun listen, will likely seek out more of this

A wild ride! Starting off, I thought this would be rough (someone was yelling at me before they played a note) but it surprised me. I love the opera and the French touches. Very unique!

Wowwwwwww! I did not expect that. How could I expect that? That was amazing! Well done, fellow hall-of-famer. This album has enriched my life.

Definitely not my genre. However, amazing artistry, audacity and creativity. A genuine surprise!

This is something very special... Not quite sure what to think of it. Am I urged to listening to it again? Actually, yes.

Rating: 7/10 Best songs: Opus brain, Robert

I didn't hate it, but didn't really love it. Some really neat operatic elements that I dug, but overall it's likely something I'll never listen to again. Cool to discover, though.

I like Igorrr, I don't know if I would have put him on this list, but I would have chosen Spirituality and Distortion over Savage Sinusoid if I did.

I have ADHD, I'm a lifelong, card-carrying metalhead and I like Mr Bungle... but this was too much for me. Kinda catchy in places, but veeeeeerrrrry small doses. 3/5.

Okay, that was at least a very original combination of electronic music and metal (as well as many other genres). And it's done in a way I've never quite heard before, or ever expected to hear for that matter. Kind of thrilling in that sense. It's funny, if you put Mike Patton on vocals over this I'd be fully on board, but vocals as is kind of hold it back for me. Glad to know this insanity exists though.

Okay, this was kind of great. If I had to explain this to someone outside of this group, I would not even know where to begin, but it was riveting to listen to. Starts out like a heart attack and then becomes this freewheeling exercise in batshittery which is just so much fun. Just shy of a 4 as it becomes a bit of a blur on the back half. But I enjoyed it. Incredibly creative and weird with a rogue sense of humor. There's also clear musicality in this, which Igorrr takes great pleasure in thrashing to bits every time you relax for a second. It's like the avant garde electronic metal album Zappa never got to make. Fave Songs: Problème d'émotion, Opus Brain, Spaghetti Forever, Robert, Au Revoir

It’s a fusion of styles and ideas that are surprisingly complementary. It’s not a fusion I want though, as a listener. It’s just not my thing. But, I acknowledge that this group achieved what they set out to do, I think. It’s unique, especially from everything else that came out in 2017.

Inarguably the most schizophrenic thing I've listened to in quite a while. It's so niche it's crazy. I've been trying to come up with a good metaphor for what it's like to listen to this, where it might flip from low gutteral growls to the fucking Amen break, but I'm at a loss for words. "Interesting" is the only word that repeatedly flashes in my mind. Favorite tracks: "Opus Brain", "Apopathodiaphulatophobie"

It is classified as metal, but it sounds to me like agonizing cult noises, accompanied by good percussion and isolated chants that will probably please those who like these representations but it is not for me.

Very surprising. Contains things like accordions, speed accordions, Spanish classical guitars, acoustic guitars, pianos, and... 70s video games samples(?) along with the obligatory screaming. If I was asked to annotate what they're saying, I'd just make stuff up... and I'd be right.

French death metal with operatic singing and accordions. Interesting but largely unlistenable. Rating: 2 Playlist track: Cheval Date listened: 12/09/24

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I can actually not think of any moment during my waking hours where I would like to listen to this album. This one doesn't resonate with me on any level, at all. I do however 'get' that many people would be into it. So giving it 1 star is not to judge the quality or the people that do love this - it's just me not being able to sync with it.

What a lot of rubbish. If could score a zero I would

No.

it's just not.. good. adding accordions and random instruments and styles in a "throw everything in and see what works" approach may grab some, but not for me.

Metal. Ruidos. Mezcla rara con otro tipos de música. Un sinsentido. No me va. Un 1.

I mean … what?

Well, this was pretty abysmal. 0.5/10

No, not for me. There's no coherence in the music, it doesn't sound like music, it's just noise.

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