2012年 Mar 8日 Thursday, 18:24
(Originally posted to my blog at: http://wp.me/pjWoO-ie )
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As you may or may not know, Lightning Bolt is one of my all time favorite bands. It's the reason why they are affixed to the banner atop my blog (I took that picture the first time I saw them, in Buffalo, NY) I have spent many days listening to their entire output in one sitting, and I've been fortunate enough to see them live twice. If they ever came to Portland or Eugene, I would definitely drop everything and see them, and I would highly encourage you to do the same when they come to your town.
This track, appearing out of nowhere, doesn't seem to be promoting any new releases or a tour. It's just a 20 minute free-wheeling jam that sounds similar to work from the band's first album. Of course all of the typical Lightning Boltcharacteristics are in place: frantic, non-stop drumming, a bass line that explores one chromatic, melodic, minimalist riff for an extended period of time before moving on to the next idea and of course everything is played at full volume throughout.
If you listen through the track in its entirety you'll hear a few magical moments when the Brians lock into an intense groove, even if it only lasts for a few seconds. From the bandcamp page:
A 20 minute Jam recorded in the Hillarious Attic, Lair of the Lightning Bolt on 1.31.11. Straight to our trusty Tascam 420 cassette 4 track. No edits, No worries. The track might start a little discombobulated, but it congeals, soars. Swallows itself. Please download for free or send a little cash to help patch the leaks in the boat. thanksIt would be worthwhile to bookmark their bandcamp site:The lyrics are beyond us now.
And then the tape just ran out.
This is the home of the official Lightning Bolt Practice of the Month club. Probably more like Practice of the Every 6 Months Club, but the plan is to post some of our best home recorded jams for your listening pleasure, or displeasure.
So check back there from time to time.
Or find them (mostly Chippendale) on the web
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And head to Load Records to purchase Lightning Bolt albums.
Last.fm's Journal won't allow me to post the flash-based Bandcamp player, so please head to their bandcamp to listen to the song and download it for free: http://lightningbolt.bandcamp.com/track/i-found-a-ring-in-my-ear