Apple Ache Ear Ache Just No More Heart Ache Save Our Ship 2: A Wild Ride Through Experimental Electronica
Alright, let’s dive into this weird little gem of an album from Grace's Amazing Kitty Cat Band Danyyys. Released in 2005 on the always-bonkers Deathbomb Arc label, Apple Ache Ear Ache Just No More Heart Ache Save Our Ship 2 is not your grandma’s electronic music (unless your grandma is secretly a DJ at some underground Berlin club). This is experimental electronica that feels like it crawled out of a glitchy fever dream—and honestly? That’s what makes it so damn interesting.
First off, you gotta talk about "Apple Ache." It’s the opening track, and man, does it grab you by the ears. The song starts with these jittery synth stabs that sound like someone spilled soda on a keyboard—but in the best way possible. There’s this playful chaos to it, like the band just said, “Screw it, we’re gonna make noise art and call it music.” And somehow, it works. You can’t help but bob your head even though you’re not totally sure where the beat is going next. Every time I hear it, I imagine a cartoon apple having an existential crisis while being chased by robots. Yeah, it’s that kind of vibe.
Then there’s "Save Our Ship 2," which feels like the emotional anchor of the whole thing. If "Apple Ache" is all frenetic energy, this one slows things down just enough to let you catch your breath—but only for a second. The track builds layers of moody tones and distorted echoes, creating this haunting atmosphere that sticks with you long after it ends. It’s like standing on the deck of a sinking spaceship, watching the stars blur together as everything falls apart. Weirdly beautiful, right?
The other tracks, "Ear Ache" and "Just No More Heart Ache," keep the momentum going, each throwing its own curveballs into the mix. But honestly, those first two songs are the ones that burrowed into my brain and refused to leave. Maybe it’s because they feel like polar opposites—one chaotic and fun, the other brooding and introspective—but both equally unforgettable.
Here’s the thing about this album: it doesn’t try to be perfect. In fact, it almost seems like it revels in its imperfections, turning glitches and oddities into something strangely compelling. Listening to it feels like eavesdropping on a conversation between aliens who’ve just discovered human emotions. Confusing? Sure. But also kinda brilliant.
So yeah, if you’re looking for polished pop hits or predictable beats, this ain’t it. But if you want something that challenges your ears and leaves you scratching your head in the best way, give Apple Ache Ear Ache Just No More Heart Ache Save Our Ship 2 a spin. Just don’t blame me if you start hearing synths in your sleep.
Oh, and one last thought—why is it called Save Our Ship 2? What happened to 1?! Guess we’ll never know.
