CoC : Ditch - The Sound of Liverpigs Dancing : Review

Ditch - _The Sound of Liverpigs Dancing_
(Brown Trout Records, 2002)
by: Adrian Magers (2.5 out of 10)

I have unconditional respect for any band that goes out of their way to not sound like anyone else. However, that doesn't mean that every overtly weird act should be held in a higher regard than other bands. I'm sure Ditch will find a dedicated fanbase within different departments of rock music, but something makes me doubt metalheads will be into what they're doing. That's not to say that all headbangers will hate Ditch, but I'm willing to bet the music found on _The Sounds of Liverpigs Dancing_ would rub the average CoC reader the wrong way. The music exhibits elements that are hard to describe in words (a basic synopsis of the music of Ditch is something like a more alternative Clutch with more variety); something which the band should be commended for, but that doesn't mean they should be automatically liked. Ditch probably realize this.

Contact: http://www.ditchtv.com

(article published 12/7/2003)