3.5

Release data:

Nothing but Noise – Not Bleeding Red
CD/DIGITAL DOWNLOAD, Future Noise Music, 2012

Nothing but Noise is a project of Front 242 founder Daniel Bressanutti assisted by former Front 242 member Dirk Bergen and Erwin Jadot.
Don’t be alarmed by the band’s name nor the cover art, as the outcome of “Not Bleeding Red” features a beautiful range of warm analogue sounds and textures. Mind though it’s not about songs in any way or shape as the music is extracted from various freeform analogue synth jams.

When listening to the beat-less soundscape recording, one can only think of the synth-driven space rock that surfaced somewhere between 1972 to 1978 and its various progressive moves. These are tracks with no hook presenting a cosmic ballet soundscape.

The lovely analogue sounds and groovy bass patterns of Moog and ARP do a great job here along the other vintage synths, bearing that clear Berlin School influence, all culminating in a tantalizing and sometimes profoundly cinematic journey. Its fascinating odyssey eventually rounds out in a more dark sonic environment on the second disc. Here, the music of Node would be a point of reference.

All in all, the adventurous and widescreen ambience of “Not Bleeding Red” comes up close and personal to classic electronic music, venting the airs of Kraftwerk, Jarre and Tangerine Dream in a remarkable, fascinating manner.

Next to the double cd version (containing nine tracks), the album is also available as double vinyl album (holding eight tracks).

Website: nothingbutnoise.bandcamp.com

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