[.ca] Plague Soundscapes

Wow:
When I saw "wow", I mean "Wow, could these guys get any worse?" I seriously think this is a joke. I really think these guys sat down and said "Alright, let's make the worst music imaginable, because somebody will think we're musically creative. Some idiot out there will think we're innovative and talented." I'm not sure that these guys even know how to play their instruments, to be honest. I saw them live, of course they were opening for another band, and I almost walked out of the club because I just couldn't stand to listen to them "play". When the bassist said "OK this will be our last song for tonight," I couldn't help but thinking, "Those were all songs? Those 30 second to one minute long noises were songs?" They're that bad.

Worst music I ever heard but not the worst band:
my first experience with band was walking into the bathroom and seeing 4 short guys in masks at the urinals. After I got out I saw that these guys where the band playing. I saw them setting up and was kind of excited as I saw all the different effects pedels the guitar player. Then they "played" for 30 seconds, then played for 20 then 30. The best way I can explain it as loud sounds. At one point it sounded like a black board scraping. Possible the worse music I have ever heard. As I prayed for it to be over I was watching the guitar player and the drummer. They are the reason that I gave this cd two stars. I go to a lot of shows and don't think I have ever seen someone play faster then both of these guys. I also wanted to know if this band has lyrics or do they just make sounds

The real deal...:
I felt compelled to write a review in response to some of the idotic banter that has been posted here in reference to The Locust. First of all, if you are going to compare the "technical" aspects of bands in this genre...know what you are talking about. Saying that Melt Banana is superior in a technical sense is LAUGHABLE! I've heard Melt's records and I've seen them live. NO COMPARISON! If you crave a chrous to latch onto, you have myriad options. Just turn on the radio for monkeyspeak. That simple. The Locust aren't for everyone. Their music is fueled by a special sort of rage...the kind that breeds beneath the sparkling, Hollywood B.S. sheen that permeates our culture. These guys use some incredibly difficult arrangments. I'm amazed at their ability to splice time signatures and keys together at will...it's all performed surgically. I was blown away when I saw these guys live (they opened up for Dillenger...and upstaged them by the way). I went directly to their booth...bought the CD and thanked God for such a release. A lot of people hate on this band...I have no idea why. They are innovators and musicians of the highest caliber. The keyboards cut through the mix with a technical, robotic sound that adds a bass heavy fatness. The drumming is AMAZING! I'm totally blown away. The Locust are worth looking into...if they aren't "your thing" then fine...stay the %^%$ away. Don't go running your mouth about things you don't know about - especially when you start name dropping other bands. If you think these guys lack technical ability...point out the flaw...if you even know enough about music to start.

Plague Soundscapes:
Almost everyone that has reviewed "Plague Soundscapes" is utterly closed-minded. I just had to laugh when reading these reviews Music that The Locust make is creative, innovative and intellectually stimulating If any of you criticisers bothered to take the time to listen to any of their music you would realise that they have broken the barriers and boundaries of all the 6 concepts of music Their artwork is always creative and they are also renowned for having some of the most creative song names in history The Locust are not a joke, they are a revolution.

I don't know what I just heard...:
...but i'm 100% positive that I didn't enjoy it. To get right to the point, i wouldn't even call this music. It's true that they do have instruments, they "play" their instruments loud, they play their instruments fast... and it sounds ridiculous. Maybe one of their fans would tell me that "I just don't understand them," ..and that fan would be exactly right. I have heard extreme bands that are extreme and good at the same time, bands that skillfully incorporate chaotic time changes and extreme vocals into the music and strategically kick your ass in a creative fashion.. but these guys should IN NO WAY be associated with words such as "talented, creative, or intense". This music really isn't very intense at all.. it is just plain annoying. To call these guys intense would be like saying that scratching nails down a chalkboard is intense. Then again, who really cares whether or not it is intense when it is so unenjoyable. Breaking down the music on this cd is very simpe: there are random noises, and then the "singer" does whatever he is doing i'm not quite sure what you would call the noises he makes. I honestly can't tell if he is even saying words or not. No offense if you like these guys though.. I guess I just "don't understand them" musically, because quite frankly I don't see anything musical about them. If you'd like to listen to a few good technical/chaotic bands I reccomend Dillinger Escape Plan, Coalesce, Luddite Clone, and Strapping Young Lad (I know SYL isn't as technical as the others but check them out anyway). I can't beleive that somebody said these clowns upstaged DEP at a live show.. that's a bigger joke than the band itself.

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