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1. “Inside a cage of sound, Cold waves of electronics are juxtaposed against voices that seep through cracks in the walls of machinery and wires. Lyrics dart out in bullets from soundscapes peppered in sharp vocals and sound bites. A viola plays in the distance, giving life to this inorganic mass…
Such is the imagery that spawns Attrition, who, with its marriage of the classic and modern, has brought to music the equivalent of a surrealist painting. From its earlier sparse and stark soundscapes, to a more expansive palette of orchestral work, Attrition has successfully melded several genres into one. The music flows - from gothic to industrial to experimental to classical - so smoothly, they might as well be making their own category.
With more than fifteen albums of constant variety, and an ever-expanding sound, they remain one of music’s darker and fascinating lights.”
ATTRITION are pioneers in a darker electronica. Formed in 1980 in Coventry, England, influenced by a mix of punk ideology and experimental art aesthetics, they emerged as part of the early ‘80’s UK Industrial scene alongside contemporaries Coil, Test Department, Legendary Pink Dots, In The Nursery, Portion Control et al.
Founder Martin Bowes has steered the band through a 25 year career, fueled by a succession of critically acclaimed albums…
The band has regularly toured Europe, North America and Mexico, appeared at major festivals and had their music included on a number of film soundtracks… (most recently two of their songs are included on the US cult film “Mint in box” alongside the Pogues…)
Such is the imagery that spawns Attrition, who, with its marriage of the classic and modern, has brought to music the equivalent of a surrealist painting. From its earlier sparse and stark soundscapes, to a more expansive palette of orchestral work, Attrition has successfully melded several genres into one. The music flows - from gothic to industrial to experimental to classical - so smoothly, they might as well be making their own category.
With more than fifteen albums of constant variety, and an ever-expanding sound, they remain one of music’s darker and fascinating lights.”
ATTRITION are pioneers in a darker electronica. Formed in 1980 in Coventry, England, influenced by a mix of punk ideology and experimental art aesthetics, they emerged as part of the early ‘80’s UK Industrial scene alongside contemporaries Coil, Test Department, Legendary Pink Dots, In The Nursery, Portion Control et al.
Founder Martin Bowes has steered the band through a 25 year career, fueled by a succession of critically acclaimed albums…
The band has regularly toured Europe, North America and Mexico, appeared at major festivals and had their music included on a number of film soundtracks… (most recently two of their songs are included on the US cult film “Mint in box” alongside the Pogues…)
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The Hidden Agenda
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A Tricky Business
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Dante's Kitchen
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In The Realm Of The Hungry Ghosts
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Dreamsleep
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I Am
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Into The Waves
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In Your Hand
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Feel the backlash
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Pendulum Turns
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vigil
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Shoutbox
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Elimination wrote:
Strange. I was recommended Attrition by a goth friend of mine. I supposed it was gonna be darkwave/industrialm which I like. So I downloaded an album to preview. It's pure dissonance and all horror-like, reminds me of Lustmord, which I also like. So I thanked her. But it appears there's two bands named Attrition, and I found the lesser known one...
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THEMARKJONES wrote:
goth + dance: a musical genre combination that Attrition has definitely mastered. they're quite entertaining to listen to, and they're quite innovative
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thiswindow wrote:
...this is my humble opinion: http://www.systemculture.org/2009/08/attrition.html
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skinnydrifter wrote:
Great darkwave band. Is it me, or can I hear a snippet of Bauhaus' Three Shadows (Part II, to be exact) in Attrition's Dreamsleep? Or is that just my version of the song? I hear the end part of Three Shadows Part 2, "riddle my" (closed bloated breasts) in the first few seconds.
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incunabula3 wrote:
I really like the new live album :)
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blackadder213 wrote:
Is "Lip Sync (IT remix)" supposed to just cut out suddenly at the end? (3:10)
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lispnik wrote:
Awesome stuff :-)
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attrition1 wrote:
i have just taken over admin of this page!.... so if anyone wants to ask anything please do.... take care.... Martin Bowes!
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Bethankurt wrote:
I love all your songs on the disc " etude " I lucky to have him in my hands XD
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Verwolfo wrote:
Heard only "What shall I sing?" and it is awesome!
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Nebelfee wrote:
^^ <3 ^^
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SateinenSaa wrote:
Perfectly
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accidentcauser wrote:
Shotgun dream is my favorite
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Iridescence wrote:
Etude is a "neo-classical concept album" featuring remixes some of their earlier songs in this vein. The remixes siund quite different from the original songs. Most of their stuff features quite heavy use of electreonics and drums. Try "The hidden Agenda" for a more "typical" Attrition sound. [Although their whole discography is quite ecclectic and diverse]
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Alpha71 wrote:
Last.fm says my humble hobby music is simmilar to Attrition (well I´m not shure if last.fm is right here...) http://www.last.fm/music/Alpha+Quadrant I have 15 tracks which will be released end of 2008 as a christmas download :) So check or die !
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skinnydrifter wrote:
I got Etude... no obvious electronics, no drums... Just string ensembles and female vocals
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B-e-k wrote:
Welcome to group: http://www.lastfm.ru/group/Attrition
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Metal_Giselle wrote:
I really like the new version and video of A girl called Harmony
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Achtungmiche wrote:
Can't wait to see them live on Sat! After listening for about 17 years, I get to see them & maybe meet them! Woohoo!
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DJDeathwish wrote:
Great stuff, they sound amazing live.
Events
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Dec
7
Attrition
Totem, Vicenza, Italy
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Dec
7
Attrition
Totem, Vicenza, Italy
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Dec
12
Jedyny w Polsce koncert ATTRITION [UK] + IMPRINT [UK] + COMPULSIVE SHOPPING DISORDER [PL]
DK Słowianin, Szczecin, Poland
5 shouts
| 30 attendees
News
Top ten albums ever!!!!
16 Oct 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/danteskitchen
i don't normally do these kind of things.... well sometimes I do...today i just fancied making a list! :)10 favourite albums of mine..ever...ok... subject to change... you know...1. …
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Elimination tagged Attrition with dark ambient and dissonance. yesterday morning
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