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CONCERT REVIEW: Gary Numan – Tremours at White Eagle Hall

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When Ghost Cult last saw Gary Numan, he was opening for Ministry, and there was no doubt that he could headline a show himself. Well, this year it is his turn at top billing, and the tour came to White Eagle Hall in Jersey City on the last evening of winter.
Located in an up-and-coming neighborhood, White Eagle Hall is much like many of the old dance halls found throughout the area. It lies a few minutes’ walk from the Grove Street Path Station and just off of Route 78, but parking in the area can be tricky. There are no public lots to speak of, and permit restrictions on a lot of streets. A cavernous box with a good-sized stage on the opposite end and bars on either side. A balcony with seats runs around the top of the room, but it isn’t always open. Hint: if the balcony is open, there are bathrooms and a bar up there that are usually way less crowded than their counterparts on the main floor. In theory, White Eagle Hall is very similar to a lot of music venues, but it is in the execution that they prove their mettle. Everything is pristine. The dance floor looks like it was just refinished yesterday. It is not stained or sticky with spilled beer. The bathrooms are similar in that there is not one sticker or bit of graffiti to be found. Not a lightbulb out anywhere, and a clear attention to detail. This is one of the best venues in North Jersey, and it has easy public transportation access from Manhattan. Continue reading →


ALBUM REVIEW: KMFDM – ENEMY

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If you have gone through life thinking KMFDM stands for “Kill Mother Fucking Depeche Mode” instead of meaning “no pity for the majority (Kein Mehrheit Für Die Mitleid)” then you might have missed a few inside jokes over the years. But it is easy to catch up as the band continues its forty years of conceptual continuity. Granted, even the continuous concept has changed, which can be heard on their newest offering ENEMY (Metropolis Records), yet even with the more rock n roll vibes that open the album, you can still check off all the boxes you expect from the long-running electro-industrial band. Their new guitarist knows what the job description calls for, and Sascha Konietzco continues to steer the ship in the right direction. Continue reading →


ALBUM REVIEW: Arcadea – The Exodus of Gravity

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The Exodus of Gravity (Relapse Records) is the follow-up to Arcadea’s 2017 debut. Brann Dailor is still handling the drums and vocals, with Core Atoms returning to handle the bulk of the synth duties. At the same time, they are also joined by Mastodon‘s current touring keyboardist João Nogueira, adding to the layers of prog unfolding here. There is less of a synth wave feel this time around. His drumming is more aggressive. He piles on layers of vocal overdubs to try things he does not normally explore with his day job. The title track would feel more like current-day Mastodon if the synths were replaced by guitars. “Fuzzy Planet’ is the lead single and the best of the first three songs, as it takes things in a more new wave, Gary Numan direction, while applying some funky grooves. This sets the project apart as a more distinct entity.  Continue reading →