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	Gregor Samsa Gregor Samsa Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock Track Listings (3) - Disc #1 O Oo Ooo [Dm0] With long standing ties to Richmond, VA experimental underground, Gregor Samsa blends the dynamic range of Godspeed You Black Emperor, the melodic subtleties of Slowdive, and the swirling guitar maelstrom of My Bloody ... more » « less
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All Artists: Gregor Samsa
Title: Gregor Samsa
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Iodine Recordings
Release Date: 6/11/2002
Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock
Styles: Indie & Lo-Fi, Progressive, Progressive Rock
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 798546197727

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With long standing ties to Richmond, VA experimental underground, Gregor Samsa blends the dynamic range of Godspeed You Black Emperor, the melodic subtleties of Slowdive, and the swirling guitar maelstrom of My Bloody Valentine into a fusion of hushed atmospherics and disorienting noisescapes. 3 tracks. Revelation exclusive. 2002.

CD Reviews

A Very Promising Start

Ryan Winn | Richmond, VA United States | 12/19/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

"It isn't good to sound like another band, but there's nothing wrong with reminding you of another band. Gregor Samsa could remind you of any of the bands mentioned above, without sounding like they've stolen their sound. This ep rewards repeated listenings. Like GYBE, or Mogwai, the songs build from slow and melodic into crescendos; the sonic equivalent of a calm sea giving way to crashing waves. I had the pleasure of seeing them open for Interpol in December 2002 and I was very impressed. If you like any of the bands that they've been compared to, this ep is well worth checking out. Cool packaging, too."

Shoegazing bliss

Jeffrey J. Daninger | Albuquerque, NM | 12/13/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Gregor Samsa at first sound reminds me greatly of the band that "post rock" was first attributed to: Bark Psychosis. The vocals are very reminiscent of that band as is some of the instrumentation. This EP would have fit nicely with early 90's 4AD bands like Swallow as well as shoegazer giants Slowdive. Highly recommended for anyone looking to chillout for awhile without falling asleep. Morphine for the ears."