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GusGus - Polydistortion (1997) 2CD Limited Edition

Posted By: Designol

Date: 23 Jul 2021 17:20:46

Gus Gus create a multi-vibe stir with Polydistortion. At times as cold and icy as their frosty homeland (Iceland), at other times a rumbling volcano of pyrotechnic rhythms, the CD is a study in the dynamics of the electronic. Atmospheric without ever being boring, Gus Gus rely on soul-filled or breathy vocals to turn their compositions into some of the more interesting and accessible aural amalgamations ever committed to disc. "Believe" is a rhythmic juggernaut, while "Gun" is a moody study of beats and texture. "Why" is particularly stunning, a sparse torch song carried along by a Fender Rhodes-style piano line. More eclectic than electronica, Gus Gus make aural sculptures out of rhythm.

Review by Steve Gdula

Gus Gus' first formal album as a full band was a quietly astonishing record – the "new Sugarcubes" tag which the band gained was always misleading, since instead of that group's fractured avant-rock approach, Gus Gus always tended toward a mix of understatement and chilling power. Also, the collective had its roots much more firmly planted in dance, but not merely modern techno – everything from exotica (opening track "Oh" prominently samples Arthur Lyman) to grimy hip-hop breaks formed the basis of Polydistortion. Combined with the cool restraint that defines all the band's work, notably present in Daniel Agust and Siggi's almost unearthly calm (but never totally dispassionate) singing, the result is an effective blend of styles that works from start to end. Lead single "Believe" gathered and held the most attention, and for very good reason. The inspired choice of Kool & the Gang's "Jungle Jazz" for the core rhythm sample was sharp enough, but with further arrangements contributing to the dark, glowering funk on display and Agust's subtle singing delivering either a vivid statement of religious commitment or a sly demolition of same, it becomes flat-out brilliant. No less brilliant lyrically and musically was "Is Jesus Your Pal?," with Siggi's almost childlike vocal a hypnotizing call over minimal, gripping accompaniment. Not everything is quite so heavy, though – "Polyesterday," the other main single from the album, is a touch calmer, with Siggi's singing meshing with the jazz-funk of the track very well, if still cool all around the edges. Plenty of other strong tracks also appear, such as the gentle but no less compelling grooves of "Cold Breath '79," Siggi's vocals softly wafting among the beats, or the extended jam "Remembrance," both hot and cold at once. [Some U.S. editions come with a bonus disc including various remixes of album cuts.]

Review by Ned Raggett, Allmusic.com

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Tracklist:

CD1:

01. Oh (edit) (01:17)
02. Gun (06:08)
03. Believe (07:16)
04. Polyesterday (04:51)
05. Barry (05:56)
06. Cold Breath '79 (06:41)
07. Why? (04:01)
08. Remembrance (08:05)
09. Is Jesus Your Pal (03:33)
10. Purple (07:56)
11. (Polybackwards) (05:00)

CD2:

01. Cold Breath '79 (hus mix) (05:00)
02. Believe (16B remix) (07:22)
03. Believe (LFO remix) (05:10)
04. Polydistortion (08:06)

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Gus Gus / Polydistortion [Remix]

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