Cöffėė Splėėn Thė Bȧrking Dög Hot And Cold – A Wild Ride Through Experimental Electronica
Alright, buckle up because this one’s a doozy. Cöffėė Splėėn Thė Bȧrking Dög Hot And Cold by Dog As Master Viscera isn’t your typical synth-heavy bop—it’s more like an industrial fever dream you can’t quite shake off. Released back in 1985 on HalTapes (shoutout to the US underground scene!), this album is a chaotic blend of experimental and industrial sounds that feels like it crawled straight out of some dystopian basement studio. And honestly? That’s what makes it so damn memorable.
First off, let’s talk about the folks behind the madness: Jaffe and Hal McGee. These two sound wizards were clearly vibing hard with their gear when they recorded this thing. Tracks B1 through B10 are all Jaffe’s baby, while Hal handles A1 and A2. It’s wild how much personality each track has—it’s like flipping through someone’s sketchbook but for noise instead of doodles.
Now, onto the tracks themselves. I gotta call out “Slimy Stėw Änd Pûssy Grüėl” right away. Yeah, yeah, the title alone is enough to make you go “huh?” but trust me, it delivers. The beat hits like a sledgehammer wrapped in barbed wire—jangly, abrasive, yet oddly hypnotic. There’s something about the way the synths squelch and squeal that just sticks in your brain. Like, you’ll be washing dishes or whatever, and suddenly BAM—you’re humming along to this weird-ass stew tune. It’s gross, it’s catchy, and it’s absolutely unforgettable.
Another standout is “Hot And Cold.” This one feels like a glitchy dance floor anthem from another dimension. Imagine trying to boogie to it at a club—if clubs existed where robots got into existential crises. The rhythm switches up constantly, keeping you on edge, and there’s this eerie vocal sample looping in the background that gives me chills every time. Honestly, if you don’t feel even a little bit unhinged after listening to this track, check your pulse.
The rest of the album keeps the chaos train rolling with gems like “Plague Buckets” and “Vertigo,” which are equally bonkers in their own ways. But here’s the kicker: despite its lo-fi grit and borderline overwhelming intensity, there’s a strange beauty to Cöffėė Splėėn. It’s like watching a storm roll in—you know it could wreck everything, but you can’t look away.
So yeah, if you’re into music that challenges your ears and maybe your sanity too, give this one a spin. Just don’t blame me if you start hearing these songs in your sleep. Oh, and fun fact—this whole project kinda reminds me of that time my buddy tried to explain his avant-garde art thesis to me over cheap beer. Confusing as hell, but also kinda brilliant. Who knew electronic music could feel so… alive?
