BRIDE OF NO NO "S/T"
Atavistic, 2003
Forcedexposure description: "Azita's Bride Of No No have delivered their magnum opus to date with this, their untitled second album. Their deconstructive sonic stance now collides head-on with their newly discovered (and surprisingly overt) desire to atonally hook you into senseless submission. A quick history lesson, redux: Revered authentics of Chicago's mid-90's 'NOW Wave' scene, The Scissor Girls made what some would consider to be the ultimate upstart school musical statement. In the hearts and minds of many -- including The New York Fucking Times, the Scissor Girls are held in similar esteem to legends such as The Slits, Au Pairs, Mars and The Contortions. As with all the best musical collectives, their time would be very short before calling it a day. Fast forward to 1999: an atonal phoenix rises from the ashes -- and slowly, imperceptibly, clandestinely -- and Bride Of No No is born. Their 2001 Atavistic debut,
B.O.N.N. Apetit! won rave reviews with their gauze-shrouded 'uniforms' and the record's strangely discordant yet compelling riffs."
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I love this record! Imagine King Crimson and DNA collaborating or something. Avant progressive rock meets a very very pure no wave sound. Very strange and epic record, with 10 minute songs, insane guitar interplay with some of the weirdest riffs ever recorded, and wailing vocals that out-Lydia Lunch Lydia Lunch herself. Strange poetic lyrics and a lot of pianos (!) round out the mix. A brilliant record. Produced by Steve Albini, mixed by Jim O'Rourke.