Ataxia - Automatic Writing
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Free Music Review: Haunting, Imaginative & Creative
Hit: 5 Stars
You always know anything featuring John Frusciante and Josh Klinghoffer is going to be excellent. This is no exception.
This record sounds like 3 guys jamming with a bit of reverb added later. From what I understand, 'Automatic Writing' is only half of what Ataxia recorded during these sessions, and plan to release the rest at a later date. We Can only hope.
The record runs at 45mins, with only 5 songs each song is pretty long, but captivating. It is experimental and even sounds improvised. The lyrics don't mean much at all but John delivers through his guitar playing which will blow you away. Josh shows his talent once again, delivering a solid platform with his drums along with Joe Lally on bass.
Josh even sings through most of track 2 'Another'. And when John joins in toward the end, the result is just pure musical bliss. This is definitely my favourite track on the record, along with 'Addition', the darkest song on the album.
The whole album is dark actually, but groovy at the same time. Its not an album that you will listen to as often as Johns others, but after a few listens, it will definitely be stuck in your head, and possibly even haunt your dreams.
These guys know how to jam and I look forward to any further releases.
Free Music Review: An Amazing Collaboration
Hit: 5 Stars
This album is clearly a love letter to all the great Krautrock bands-- most clearly, Ataxia is paying tribute to Can, Neu!, Ash Ra Tempel, Faust, Amon Duul II, Tangerine Dream, etc. Repetitive grooves seem to pound away forever, as guitars (and the occasional keyboard) create abstract washes of color and sharp, sudden, angular melodies.
This is not an album for anyone who thought "I Like Dirt" by the RHCP was a great song. This is not a record for people who think modern music should be restricted to 3 minute ditties about sex or violence-- which isn't to say that "Automatic Writing" isn't sexy or violent in places, but those things certainly aren't the sole focus of these songs. Buy this CD if you're into ten minute-long tracks that slowly but surely unfold and expand before your very ears.
I can understand everyone fawning over John Frusciante's contribution to Ataxia, because frankly, the man is a certifiable Genius and he does some amazing work on this record. However, this band wouldn't exist without the rhythm section's outstanding, hypnotic contributions, so give credit where it's due-- Ataxia is a gift to modern music, continuing a grand tradition of spacey, explorative music while adding their own modern touches.
Free Music Review: Experimental Guitar Greatness
Hit: 5 Stars
A collaboration between Joe Lally, the bassist for Fugazi, and John Frusciante of the Chili Peppers, along with his friend Josh Klinghoffer --- this album is sort of a "supergroup" type of project, though, only for the open-minded. The album has five tracks, each averaging just over 9 minutes - which makes for some lasting impressions.
As with all of Frusciante's previous work, these songs bring the listener to a new place by the end of each song. Those who are impatient, or into 3 minute pop tunes - stay away. For those who are seeking some interesting experimental music, climb aboard!
Lally and Klinghoffer lay down a canvas that is fortified with solid and repetative bass lines and evolving drumming. These guys aren't Flea and Chad Smith - that's for sure. But, they aren't supposed to be either. They are both talented in their own right. The real treat, however, is the experimental guitar work from Frusciante. He seems to use his vintage synth setup to affect the sounds of his electric guitars, and even vocals at times. Wow - this is some cool music.
Feel safe buying this album if you're open-minded and seeking some cutting edge music. This record is great!
Free Music Review: Ataxia Awareness
Hit: 5 Stars
Wow, I really wonder what was the driving force behind the chosen name of this band?? Ataxia is a medical term. In a standard medical dictionary, the definition refers to failure of muscular coordination; irregularity of muscular action...Most laymen think of a drunkard when their gait is ataxic; yet sadly, there are a number of people that suffer from a rare type of this progressive, neurologic disease known as something-something-ataxia, be it hereditary or sporadic.
Anyway, back to the music review -- hats off to the threesome for appropriately titling their experimental effort. The music is quite "without order" as is the Greek definition of the word...definitely for the eclectic and adventurous musician wanna-be's out there.
Free Music Review: Can not get enough of this album - it blew me away!
Hit: 5 Stars
When I picked this album up, and put it in the CD player driving home, I listened to the first track "Dust" like 3 or 4 times before continuing on through the rest of the album, which is actually a full length album at over 44 minutes with only 5 tracks. I listen to both Fugazi and John Frusciante's works - I'm a huge fan of both - but this album is different then anything any of these collective artists have released. This project is deep, it rocks, all of the tracks are strong - If you're a fan of good rock music that inspires you to crank up your volume - buy this album. I hope to see these artists collaborate on future projects.