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Jul 26, 2011The power-electronics attack of Prurient's past remains at the core of the album, particularly in the serrated, disembodied title track. Even at its most blunt and abusive, though, there's a dynamic subtlety and blown-out ambience that lulls sanity to the brink, then dangles it there.
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Aug 5, 2011Bermuda Drain is, from the off, a massive step forward for Prurient.
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UncutJul 28, 2011It remains a somewhat foreboding listen, but one compelling in the intensity of its vision. [Aug 2011, p.97]
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Dec 5, 2011Fernow's more melodic output on Bermuda Drain is somehow even more punishing, a new development in the ongoing creation of what he calls "negative energy."
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The WireAug 17, 2011The bold accessibility and nostalgic tone of Bermuda Drain is a surprise. [Jul 2011, p.60]
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Jul 26, 2011Bermuda Drain bears the influence of Fernow's recent work with gloom-pop monger Wesley Eisold of Cold Cave. Synths dominate: crystalline, graceful and clean.
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Jul 26, 2011He has the sound down, somewhere between Factory Records sturm-und-drag and grotty old VHS-tape slasher soundtracks, but you could never accuse Bermuda Drain of being a slick or faceless attempt at mere nostalgia.
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Jul 29, 2011Despite the ability to place this on a continuum, this is a record that sounds so dissimilar from its kin, a unique new version of an old favorite.
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Jul 26, 2011Despite any missteps, Bermuda Drain is laudable simply for its willingness to branch out and discover new ways of expression.