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Found Drowned: Clownslave
ByDespite its title, "Clown" is no laughing matter, instead featuring a full soundscape throughout, to the extent that any more sound would have risked overcrowding it. A rumbling, bottom-heavy opening, courtesy of Marsh, makes thrilling listening and provides a rock-solid foundation over which O'Sullivan and May separately explore their instruments; sometimes they produce sounds which are identifiably from drums or guitar but, just as frequently, the results are more abstract. Overall, there is a satisfying balance between music and noise, and the piece maintains a recognizable pulse without any of the three obviously acting as time-keeper. It is soon obvious why Found Drowned don't really talk about what they do; their communications are musical rather than verbal, and each understands the others well, the whole working as a three-brained entity.
"Slave" is in complete contrast to "Clown" while displaying the same strengths. Marsh and May subtly provide a rhythmic framework within which all three can explore freely; no-one plays anything resembling a solo; the contribution of each individual can be heard loud and clear throughout, the three strands weaving together well into a coherent piece which stands up to repeated listening, revealing more and more over time. A great success.
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Clown; Slave.
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Title: Clownslave | Year Released: 2020 | Record Label: Linear Obsessional
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About James O'Sullivan
Instrument: Guitar, electric
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