Tuesday, May 26, 2009

The Cancer Of Life

Token Tantum is another extended member of the Elderberry Records family (headquarters of G-anx, Counterblast, etc.) that shatters the Swedish mould into jagged pieces, then rearranges them into a mosaic of oblique patterns, steeped in icy tones. The experience can be a bit challenging, and, at times, trying to one's patience. But, as with Counterblast's epic work, the journey can be a rewarding one to those with calloused enough feet. The only other band reference I feel obligated to make is one to Lost (Poland), whose dark ambiance and stark screams could easily shoe-horn you into the bleak dilemma that is Token Tantrum. If motivation permits, one day I'll post their split with Affray, but for now, here's the "Cancer Of Life" 10".

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PS- I think I divided the tracks correctly, but if you notice a problem, don't be shy.

4 comments:

7inchcrust said...

hey, this is really good, i didn't know them, thanks :)
Lost is awesome, their lp is much better than the 7"

Anonymous said...

hey,its awesome/ please upload Token Tantrum/Affray

Batguano said...

Hey Billy. Yes, the "Fear-Strach" LP is a fine piece of work. I might post it, but I think it's already been done.

Anonymous- Glad you like it. I'll work on getting that split up in a week or so.

chrisc said...

excellent stuff by yet another band i ignored.thank you(again and again).