Published
Wed, Sep 2, 2009, 12:20
- The Melbourne-raised Icelander will release his third album of industrial ambience later this year.
Ben Frost is set to release his third full-length in October.
Back in June at Sonar festival, our very own Todd L. Burns came across Ben Frost's live show, commenting that "Frost's awe-inspiring and ear-drum rattling compositions" were the "most visceral show of the festival." While Ben's music has been lumped into the experimental and ambient box occupied by producers such as Fennesz, his use of rough and arresting sounds mark him out as an artist whose music isn't for the faint of heart.
His 2007 album, Theory Of Machines, garnered critical acclaim from publications such as Wire, and his latest effort—entitled By The Throat—expands on the same sound, albeit with a bigger supporting cast. The Arcade Fire's Jeremy Gara contributes his drumming talents, while multi-instrumental quartet Amiina (who offer live and studio accompaniment to Sigur Ros) also appear. Frost's love of sluggish doom metal comes across via a collaboration with Swedish metal outfit Crowpath, with acclaimed young composer Nico Muhly rounding off the assembled cast of musicians.
Tracklist
01. Killshot
02. The Carpathians
03. O God Protect Me
04. Híbakúsja
05. Untitled Transient
06. Peter Venkman Pt I
07. Peter Venkman Pt II
08. Leo Needs A New Pair Of Shoes
09. Through The Glass Of The Roof
10. Through The Roof Of Your Mouth
11. Through The Mouth Of Your Eye
Bedroom Community will release By The Throat on October 19th, 2009.