I'm not sure what the deal is with this release (via Trip Machine Laboratories) since the core three demo tracks were recorded way back in 1998, which I believe is the year that Atlas Shrugged originally called it quits, but I'm certainly not complaining, 'cause I'm way the fuck into this band and have been anxiously awaiting a potential discography CD for quite some time now. I've got a vinyl release or two from the Atlas Shrugged back catalog, but I don't really listen to vinyl anymore, and as someone who got into this band way late (despite having read about them all over the place back in the day, I only first heard their material a few years ago as the result of a post I made about Ghidrah, whose lineup shared some members with Atlas Shrugged) I just haven't been able to listen to their material nearly as much as I'd like to.
For those uninitiated, the band's style was pretty heavily influenced by Burn and that sort of niche—what with all the fairly technical little arpeggiated riffs and open chords with the cool melodic characteristics and ringing dissonance and stuff—though these cats were maybe a little heavier on the chunky grooves and undercurrents. Tacked on after the three demo tracks here is a full live set recorded at CBGB in May of 1997, which is also fairly solid, but as someone who's never been a big fan of live recordings, it's pretty much all about the demo songs for me. But all three of those tunes are completely fuckin' awesome—including the closing cover of Altercation's "Vigilante Song" (Anyone out there able to hook me up with Altercation mp3's?)—and the way "The Haze Control" kicks off kills me every time. Love that shit. Love it.
Atlas Shrugged "The Haze Control"
I'm unsure of ordering information here but I'm assuming it's relatively inexpensive to get your hands on a copy of the CD-R, so get in touch with the label through MySpace to see what's up. I'm still keeping my fingers crossed for a complete Atlas Shrugged discography release sometime in the future, man. That shit definitely needs to happen...
Comments
I also came late to AS but agree, great stuff, would love a disco… BUT more importantly, while I am happy that you back up and running, don’t leave us hanging on the comp situation…
11.19.2007 | By Chris
Andrew…the AS discog will see the light of day trust me. It’s being mapped out and we’ve got to record some older shit that never saw the studio. You’ll be getting one for sure bro.
I’m glad to see you are back up and running…hook up the ROBOTS AND EMPIRE CD review when you get a chance. I’m curious to see what you think.
Peace…Chris
11.19.2007 | By TRIP MACHINE
Oh and thanks for the positive review…much appreciated!
11.19.2007 | By TRIP MACHINE
Good stuff. Nice one Andrew! Back with a bang ;)
11.19.2007 | By Pim
Great stuff ... too bad the band had to name themselves after such a wretched book.
11.19.2007 | By Anonymous
I hope this means all your technological problems are resolved?
As always thanks for the tips and recommendations…
good luck
W
11.20.2007 | By Walter
Glad to see you back, man!
11.23.2007 | By Thomas
Anyone know anything about Atlas Shrugged LPs? I picked up a numbered, clear green vinyl promo and was wondering if anyone collected Atlas Shrugged.
11.29.2007 | By will wehling
those LP’s were floating around a lot of dollar bins back in the day
11.30.2007 | By steve
AS sounds alot like Bane
12.3.2007 | By John
The green #‘d LPs were out 1,000…so good luck trying to get more than a few bucks for it.
12.4.2007 | By TRIP MACHINE
Well, hope no longer, your yearning has been quenched…. Its out, on TRIP MACHINE ofcourse, and its titled DONT LOOK BACK IN ANGER. Just ordered mine last night… 19 tracks and a 20 page booklet of nostalgia and anecdotes…..
10.28.2013 | By Pig Latin