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Whew!

Christopher W. Curry | Indianapolis, IN | 10/03/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Seething from the blackened underbelly of the electro-industrial-rock world cums the two most prominent acts on the independent Crack Nation label, Acumen Nation and Dj? Acucrack. These groups are tightly interwoven (and incestuous) by sharing the same recording label, similar project monikers as well being manned by that dastardly duo J. Novak and J. Duffy.



DJ? Acucrack is the wallop-packing techno-electronica project that stylistically lies somewhere between the digital mayhem of Atari Teenage Riot and the disco groove of The Crystal Method. Without suffering a dreadful predictability, our heros Novak and Duffy disgorge a gamut of synthetic music from their most private regions that entertains, excites and even annoys. It should come as no surprise to fans of Acumen Nation (once known only as Acumen) that this stuff is exciting, really exciting, but the `Nation is where the real power is. The 5ifth Column is their first release in 5 years and they've been busy. They've done their homework and have crafted some incredible numbers. This A.C. release is a pile-driving fusion of ear-splitting guitar grinding, convulsing synths, and power-bomb drumming. Sonically it's simply abusive but amidst all this is a near British-like pop sensibility that lends itself splendidly to some grand hooks and melodies within their musical cacophony.



The downside? The cover art reminds me of a crappy album I once had as a child.



By: Christopher Curry"

The best from the best

Bernat | Santa Coloma de Gramenet, Barcelona Spain | 02/11/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"In my opinion, the best album from acumen. Knowing this, parasite, margasuck, bastard... are probably the best songs i've ever heard. If you like ANY album from acumen and still don't have this album... what are you waiting for? And if you don't like acumen, get it anyway!A powerful album, and a must-have for everyone !!"

Too new for me to give it 5 stars

krakhed | BEAVERTON, OR United States | 05/16/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I'm so happy i could just excrete! A new Nation album this makes me swollen with glee. The Nation returns to the mass market with an absolutley kick ... album, fast aggressive, and a mix of the the trademark acu-rage. Jasons vocals are as great as ever(this guy has got to have one of the best voices for this style of music), the gutiars havent lost their punch, and the electronics are deffinetly not lost in the mix and the drums continue to be up front and aggressive all in all a beautifuly mixed album, cudos. All in all I'm not even done listening to the album and I love it thanx guys!"