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This is Total Abuse at their best and most ferociously open

Mingus Ah Um is a stunning summation of the bassist's talents and probably the best reference point for beginners

Stanley Turrentine’s 1960s Blue Note output was reliably excellent

A must have for any fan of the band and rock music in general

Contact:Light James Brown This is Total Abuse atAstral Skulls aka Kurt Eckardt sets a feverish mood in Contact: Light, similar in some respect to XXYYXX and Crystal Castles, with the addition of distorted guitars and synth laden beats. The album has a great mix of spooky techno and jangly post rock. Astral Skulls has a slick vision and the album flows with ease and gentle urgency. Eckardt's vocals are much like Jonathan Pierce of The Drums. The entire project pushes conceptual boundaries, making