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***Park Attack are the new noise. Driven and intense, the band's music is an explosion of feedbacking power and wild-throated melody. Founded by the trio of guitarist Rob Churm, drummer Lorna Gilfedder and keyboardist Tom Straughan, Park Attack have been the best kept secret of the Glasgow music scene for years. After releasing their debut EP in 2005 (the stunning 16-minute Last Drop At Hideout, on French label Tigersushi and Club Optimo's O.S.C.A.R.R. imprint in the UK) the group headed to France to record their first full-length. A wild mix of stomp rock, slop punk and no wave intensity, Half-Past Human recalls the tribal arrhythmic sounds of DNA, the blaring energy of Teenage Jesus and the Jerks, and the noise-guitar hell of early Sonic Youth. The synth-heavy sound does little to smooth the roughly sewn corners, which sets electronics against grumbling guitar and wailing vocals. The recent addition of a fourth member, Jamie Grier, on electronics, synth, and bass has further intensified the band's sound. Live, they are a severe, stomping force of nature and with a host of US dates planned for 2006, the noise will finally be heard. 30-second MP3 excerpts: They, "Which Is Worst?"
The Slow Clap
The Racket
Toes
Bleed at Both Ends
Hot Dog
Beak As Tool
Wolf (Poof!)
The Glider
The Forgetter
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