Ruins

by  Joslyn LayneWith Symphonica, the Ruins decided to stretch out and try something new. Percussionist Yoshida Tatsuya and bassist Masuda Ryuichi added a keyboardist, two female vocalists, and a new, extended song structure. They treat measures of their rock music as symphonic material, repeating sections with variations on the original "theme." Unfortunately, the material here isn't interesting enough to warrant such repetition. The keyboardist goes effects-crazy, the operatic vocalist and rock vocalist take turns singing along, and sections that would make more interesting one minute songs are repeated over and over, with some heavy-handed panning. Uncharacteristically, the Ruins have created a (rather poor) prog rock album -- some parts of it are actually reminiscent of Todd Rundgren's Utopia (specifically, "Hiroshima," off of RA). This Ruins album is for collectors and die hard fans only.

Symphonica

Thebes (其他)

Graviyaunosch (其他)

Bighead (其他)

Praha In Spring (其他)

Thrive (其他)

Infect (其他)

Brixon Varromiks (其他)

Bliezzaning Moltz (其他)

Ruins Alone

Front the Final Foes

Tzomborgha

by  François CoutureThe Ruins are known for their energetic live performances, but they truly surpassed themselves on Mandala 2000: Live at Kichijoji Mandala II. Recorded on May 12, 2000, this CD contains 23 tracks performed with merely an occasional half-second break here and there. Drummer Yoshida Tatsuya and bassist Sasaki Hisashi storm through a cross-section of compositions spanning 15 years of existence, five improvisations, and the two famous light-speed medleys "Classical Music Medley" and "Hardrock Medley" -- the group's answer to John Oswald's Plunderphonics. Electric violinist Katsui Yuji joined the duo for the last portion of the show. Throughout the years, the Ruins have covered every possible ground between symphonic progressive rock, avant punk, and free rock. By 2000, they had achieved a level of fusion between those styles and an almost inhuman technique. An unstoppable locomotive, Mandala 2000 features many highlights: the complex "Vrresto," "Bupphairodazz," "Znohjmo," the medleys, the spacy "Impro 4." Yet, after the first 30 minutes, the listener feels he has had enough; after 45 minutes, he begs for mercy. The performance is just too relentless to be sustainable and enjoyable in one session. Stop halfway and resume later in order to fully appreciate the incomparable musicianship and stunning performance found on Mandala 2000, definitely a must-have for Ruins fans and a convincing place to start for newcomers. This CD ranks very high in their discography.

Mandala 2000 - Live At Kichijoji Mandala Ii

by  Joslyn LayneHyderomastgroningem is a wild release of frenzy á la Ruins; it is tough, metal-punk Japanese rock that is the soundtrack of an attack and fight in a lion's den played at 78 rpm. Percussionist Yoshida Tatsuya and bassist Masuda Ryuichi also provide sporadic vocals that work well with the music. This album is a sonic fireworks display of powerful bass and percussion.

Hyderomastgroningem

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