Ducks Battle Satan

I first became aware of this band when The Wire did a “Invisible Jukebox” with Astral Social Club’s one member, Neil Campbell. Until recently he was a member of Vibracathedral Orchestra and I think this record is the second as Astral Social Club. I bought Neon Pibroch on a whim on Friday (I was looking for Grey Daturas but couldn’t find it) because it made The Wire’s best avant-rock list for 2007.

I wasn’t sure what to expect really. My journey through this noise stuff is still relatively new. This record delivers three lengthy tracks which can fairly and accurately be stuck in the drone category and what Neon Pibroch basically delivers is drone for those who like a beat. The first track had me thinking more of electronica that some of their drone contemporaries. It’s like Birchville Cat Motel playing Chi Vampires at a summer Sunday afternoon rave. I have to admit that I’m pretty impressed. It makes me want to start exploring Vibracathedral Orchestra. Does anyone know where you start with that band?

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