CoC : Kadaver - This Time... It's Cancer : Review

Kadaver - _This Time... It's Cancer_
(Topheth Prophet, 2007)
by: Quentin Kalis (7 out of 10)

Kadaver's earlier excursion in sonic torment was recorded at an extremely loud and unnecessary volume level, but thankfully, his latest amusical excursion has been recorded at a more reasonable level. Perhaps mastermind Michael Zolotov has realised that this would be excessive on an album that lacks extraneous niceties such as harmony or melody. On second thought, what would one expect from a man who is essentially (early) Carcass' electronic equivalent, bestowing his audio constructions with titles guaranteed to have any grindcore freak drooling? (Best examples are "Poisoned Vaginal Doorway" and "Ejaculation from Beyond the Grave".)

_This Time... It's Cancer_ is considerably more varied -- although it will all sound like, well, noise to the uninitiated -- and the different textures are more effective at sustaining attention than simply trying to overwhelm the listener with endless waves of distortion, white noise and tortured metal. His constructions are not nearly as random as they may first appear, and structure, however much it may be hidden under layers of violent feedback, can be discerned.

Kadaver may be no Merzbow or Fire in the Head, but this addition to his oeuvre is not without merit and will provide a few distracting moments for the tinnitus afflicted.

Contact: http://www.kadaver.net.tf

(article published 15/3/2008)

ALBUMS
28/11/2006	Q Kalis	6.5	Kadaver - Infected With Feelings