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"Chrysalis" is the debut release of Liquefaction, our first female fronted, backed and produced project here on DSBP and this one is something special. Angelic yet extreme vocals, EBM with a conceptual theme throughout. Music collaborators include - E.S.R., B.M.D, AGHAST VIEW, Tommy T. and TECNOMAN S.F. Kindel's vocal tracks are catchy, harmonic and revealing while her music and instrumentals have a delicate mix of melodic ethereal and mind throbbing elektro-industrial and powernoise. With 14 tracks, this 74 minute album contains extreme emotion, thought provoking lyrics, harsh moments, and lots of thought out diversity.
www.dsbp.cx - Tommy T
CYBOnetix 2002 by DSBP review
"As for 'Dollhouse' by Liquefaction, all I can say is 'wow'.
Gorgeous female-fronted track, mellow elektro tune. One of my favorites."
http://www.djizmusic.com/ - Luke R.
CHRYSALIS is the debut release on DSBP records from Albuquerque's LIQUEFACTION. LIQUEFACTION is the solo project of Industrial-diva Kindel along with collaborations by the following bands: AGHAST VIEW, BMD, ESR, NOISE FLOOR, SIMPLE, TOMMY T RAPISARDI, RED SECTOR A, and TECHNOMAN.
Each track on CHRYSALIS is distinguishable, but they are all tied together by Kindel's unique dreary style. About half of the tracks are written and produced entirely by Kindel. It's great to see a talented female actually lead a band for once, rather than just vocalize. I think that ANDROID LUST is the only other band that can be proud of the same achievement. Although each track is almost completely different, they are tied together by gothic melodies and tight changing rhythms, as well as numerous sound effects and sonic soundscapes scattered all over the album (including maybe 2 or 3 samples). Besides the technical aspect of programming, Kindel demonstrates her guitar ability on "MAMA" and skilled keyboard/synth playing on tracks like "OVER" and "DOLLHOUSE".
All of the tracks are pretty top-notch, and it's pretty hard to even compare this album to anything else. I refuse to compare this to acts such as DELERIUM just for the obvious reason. Not to mention, it's just not an accurate portrayal. If you're looking for a disc that is musically and lyrically diverse in the electro sense, then CHRYSALIS is a great album to have.
http://www.blacksheepzine.com/ - Matt Ossen
LIQUEFACTION (USA) . Chrysalis CD (DSBP Records).
This is the first female fronted release by the New
Mexico DSBP Records. It shows to be intelligently
structured giving light to the several musical
realities that inspires Kindel's musical work and
lyrical expression. Another fine example of the
electronic female music coming out from the
underground!
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Liquefaction Chrysalis (DSBP)
One of the latest bands to emerge on Tommy T.'s label, Liquefaction are a female-fronted electro-industrial powerhouse, delving deeply into the electronic underground while snatching at shards of goth and ethereal metal.
Vocalist/lyricist/multi-instrumentalist Kindel sings with a breathy rasp that's at once engaging and disconcerting. Her beautifully crafted melodies are then juxtaposed against a dreamlike backdrop of musical menace and frightfully satisfying grooves. Her yearning is underscored by dense electronics and synthesized emotion.
If you think the description is compelling, just wait until you hear the record.
Contact DSBP at www.dsbp.cx or www.cyberage.cx for purchase information.
Release date: out now.
- Micheal Henningsen
File: Liquefaction | Data: Chrysalis | Protocol: DSBP Records Operative: Gothx
"Chrysalis" is an album that crosses many genres and styles of music. Headed by Kindel with some guest musicians makes this a unique debut album. The overall theme is a very dark and trippy feel such as the track "Heaven From Here." This is a very down tempo track with spacey effects and echoing bass give it this other world feel. Vincent Pujol's (ESR) project BMD is the guest musician it continues with "Uniform" with it's crunchy beats and distorted vocals and effects. "Uniform" also has Tommy T of Diverje fame as a guest musician on it. If your looking for dance tracks on this album then look to "Solipsystic" This track has a hard beat with some cool vocal effects and still feels trippy, also Aghast View appears as guest musicians. Rounding out the special guests is Red Sector A and Noise Floor plus there is a couple of remixes from Tecnoman and ESR.
As I mentioned earlier this album varies in style. At times it could be compared with Android Lust but also Portishead and I may be crazy but Tori Amos. What makes this also a good release is that it is totally female fronted, written and composed which is rare. Pick it up if you want to try something different.
http://www.wetworksezine.com - Gothx
Discography
Albums:
Liquefaction, "Emerge"
Liquefaction, "Chrysalis"
Liquefaction, "Tapestries"
-To be released
*Available @
http://www.metropolis-records.com/
http://cdbaby.com/cd/liquefaction
http://www.amazon.com/
Also available on iTunes and most digital distribution sites.
V/A Compilations:
Inter Breeding II: Industrial Mutilation -BLC
(featuring "Cascade" -previously unreleased)
Futronic Structures vol. 4 -DSBP
(featuring "Lifeless" -previously unreleased)
State of Synthpop 2003 -A Different Drum
(featuring "They can see you" -on Liquefaction's "Chrysalis" -2003 DSBP)
Cybonetix 2002 -dsbp
(featuring "Dollhouse" -previously unreleased and appears on Liquefaction's "Chrysalis" -2003 DSBP)
Cybonetix 2001 -dsbp
(featuring "Are You My Enemy?" -previously unreleased and appears on Liquefaction's "Chrysalis" -2003 DSBP)
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+++Liquefaction (Li'kwa-fak'shun): 1. The process of liquefying. 2. The phenomenon in which an earthquake liquefies the ground. +++
This band lives up to its title! Liquefaction's music is a soundscape that is electronically charged with diverse contrasts of surreal, dream-like emotion and intense industrial styles created to melt the listener into the artistic world. Liquefaction's songs cater to themes beyond the norm by introducing metaphoric Sci-Fi/Fantasy characters and story lines into their music and live shows, comparing ideas of the Earth's abolishment with our own perception of the world outside ourselves. Delving deeply into the psyche of an actual earthling, feeling misplaced, awkward and uncertain.. you will not hear your generic love song, but rather an intense journey which most, if honest, can relate to.
Formed by Kindel, (front woman, synths, vocals, programming) and now featuring Venus, (vocals synths, piano & programming,) Liquefaction made its debut in 2003 with the release of "Chrysalis" followed in 2004 by their second Album,"Emerge." While mainly solo, Kindel has collaborated with artists from around the world, expanding the Liquefaction sound to new dimensions.
Heavily influenced by bands like Pink Floyd and Depeche Mode, Kindel's main objective is to make her listeners think and feel. She longs to infect her audience with the passion that fuels her as a musician and as a fan of music.
"Kindel sings with a breathy rasp both engaging and disconcerting," comments Micheal Henningsen of Albuquerque's Alibi. "Her beautifully crafted melodies are then juxtaposed against a dream-like backdrop of musical menace and frightfully satisfying grooves." "With Emerge, Liquefaction has managed to create one of the sexiest albums out there right now," says Sameerah Blue of the LA based zine, "Ectomag," "Liquefaction has created a near perfect marriage of sensual sounds with lyrics that convey the power, strength and sadness of the world around us." "At times it could be compared with Android Lust but also Portishead and I may be crazy but Tori Amos. What also makes this a good release is that it is totally female fronted, written and composed, which is rare," says Gothx of Wet Works Zine. DJ M of Cyber Impact in Bologna, Italy states, "Another fine example of the electronic female music coming out from the underground!" And Jim Rosebrook, the director of the Recording Workshop, described Kindel as "The epitome of the future musician."
Liquefaction will to continue to grow in the scene, putting out more albums and hopes to eventually tour the world. Kindel shares her thoughts: "Liquefaction is a dream come true for me. It challenges me creatively and gives me an indescribable satisfaction to see my audiences dance, cry and get pissed off right along with me. They really get what I'm doing and that's how I know I'm where I'm supposed to be."
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