Here on 36th there are a few things truly cherished to us.those being 1)feedback 2)
The Big Lebowski and of course 3) Bastard Noise/MITB.so when i was finally able to obtain this 2012 masterpiece,i was thrilled.The two tracks,one on each side, showcase the brutality of Eric Wood's musical genius and virtuoso on bass as well as the dissonance of the unique noise the bastard noise blends into its sound.Aimee Artz vocals as the perfect addition to the bastard noise.the variation between the vocals of Artz and Wood create a new layer to the music that they did not before.producer micheal rozan mixed this album so perfectly that every element,distorted note,buzz of noise and shrill scream is of the highest quality of recording.the addition of drummer
Jesse Appelhans(formerly of san diego noise group Upsilon Acrux) is well adjusted and perfect for the band after the departure of longtime drummer Joel Connell.Deep Six records stated it the best on their website-"The Progression of Sickness will prove to all skull servants that the evolution of THE SKULL is a fury to behold"
If i had gotten this release earlier ,it would've very easily battled sordo for my top pick of 2012
5 stars.
http://www.bastardnoise.com/
