i wanted to make an animal collective remix EP for about a minute in 2013 but ended up not doing that. this was the only thing that came out of the idea. spirit they're gone is one of my favorite songs of all time. i'd never heard anyone make harsh noises beautiful, or use noise to convey deep longing and emotion. it was like the exact opposite of what i thought noise was good for when i started black condom. that mixed with the lyrics about having to leave your childhood behind destroyed me. when i first heard it i was paralyzed by the beauty and i still sometimes cry when i hear it.
The prolific drummer and producer, a veteran of the Philadelphia and Antwerp club scenes, proves his rhythmic mastery once again. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 21, 2024