One supergroup I can't live without
Puerto Rico Suave | Puerto RIco, USA | 09/29/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The word supergroup conjures images of rehashed 'rock stars' (usually with huge egos you know who you are) attempting to play something interesting with their so-called 'peers'. The Damage Manual is another thing altogether. Chris Connely (vocals Fini Tribe, Revolting Cocks, Ministry), Martin Atkins (drums PiL, Ministry, Pigface), Geordie Walker (guitars Killing Joke) reunite once again (they did an incredible album together as Murder Inc. (PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE LOOK THAT UP) a few years back. This time around, they bring Jah Wobble (bass PiL, Invaders Of The Heart) and Lee Fraser (keys Sheep On Drugs, Bagman) to deliver some serious aural damage. Building upon their fantastic EP One, they decided to bring us a full one. It's no holds barred aggro fest without the macho posturing, with some smarts to boot. Kids: school is in session and this guys are delivering lesson after lesson on how it's done. Connely's lyrics and delivery are accentuated by the band's incredible musicianship. I know Jaz Coleman and David Bowie would turn green with envy after listening to this. To boot, some remixes are made by Bill Laswell and Alex Patterson (the Orb) to accentuate the experience. This is definetely one supergroup that is very welcome to my collection."