Search - Estradasphere :: Buck Fever

Wow'd

Chris | Australia | 04/16/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"It's a tough one. I hate it when people associate bands like bungle, sc3, etc.. to other bands of similar genres or circles. Its like you give it that extra chance, if you're a little in doubt you play it one more time, just incase there's something you missed. I'm so guilty of the same thing, yet I despise it. I want to find something outside of that incestuous circle of bands. Don't get me wrong I absolutely love bungle, sc3, fantomas and naked city, etc.. they are some of my favourite bands, but when you get a real love for a band, its a little annoying when people say, "oh, that sounds like bungle" or "isn't that the sc3 off-shoot?". I overheard a conversation at a fantomas show in perth, australia; "who are you here to see?" the other girl replied, "i'm here for slayer". I couldn't believe it. (And down the rabbit hole it goes)... anyway, estradasphere are one of my all time favourite bands. On a personal note, its like their music is the sound track to my life. When I play their music, everything becomes normal. As musicians they completely blow me away. They have the ability to keep things sounding so 'normal' yet they are abstracting complex riffs, structures and time frames. Estradasphere put a big smile on my face. They are completely opposite to what I'm used to hearing. It's easy listening, but complex playing and ideas. They do push the boundaries. If you didn't know it, you never would. I love it. I recommend this band not because they have 'credibility' or they're 'different' - but because they're just doing what is natural and it sounds amazing."

Music that wraps around your head and doesn't let go

Christopher | Long Island, NY | 03/27/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"When I got this album, I didn't know what to expect. I'd been a fan of Mr. Bungle for some time and recently come across Secret Chiefs 3 and I wanted to dive deeper into the world of Bungle. I heard that Mr. Spruance had something to do with this band, Estradasphere. I heard what Tub Ring sounded like under Mr. Spruance's production, I knew he was behind it before I looked up their producer. So with that and having heard a few tidbits, I ordered the CD. Once I heard the first song, "Buck Fever," my jaw dropped and stayed that way through the ENTIRE CD! The various musical genres these fellows draw from is vast and well performed. "The Silent Elk of Yesterday," a black metal song, is done better than any dedicated black metal band could ever write. "Meteorite Showers" seems to be a creepy, schizophrenic tune that turns into a groovin' Beach Boys-a-la-LSD vibe. And then, my personal favorite "Bounty Hunter," a song that must be heard to describe fully. All in all this album would be the perfect buy for any Bungle or Zappa fan."

Ignore the lamers; this CD is awesome

Brandon | Vista, CA | 02/12/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Easily one of my favorite CDs, and a true testament to musical genius. BUY IT."