MOTT - Nan King

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Review by Bill Patton

Album Review: Nan King by MOTT – A Sonic Dive Into Darkness Alright, let’s get into Nan King by MOTT. Released back in 2008 under the label Dying Art Productions, this Chinese electronic beast is not your typical easy-listening record. It’s raw, unsettling, and packs a punch with its mix of noise, power electronics, dark ambient vibes, and industrial grit. If you’re into stuff that feels like it crawled out of some dystopian nightmare, this one’s for you. First off, credit where it’s due—Yang Bin (aka M.O.T.T) handles all the instruments here, and Murk nails the artwork. The visuals alone set the tone: stark, haunting, and kinda apocalyptic. But enough about the cover; let’s talk tunes. One track I can’t shake is "Intro: Catastrophe." Man, right from the start, it grabs you by the throat. Imagine distorted static layered over ominous drones, like machinery grinding away in an abandoned factory. There’s no melody, just pure atmosphere—and honestly? That works so well. It sets up the vibe perfectly, making you feel like something bad’s lurking around the corner. You don’t know what it is yet, but damn, you’re hooked. Then there’s "Outro: Let The Victims Of The Massacre Be Remembered But Not Buried In Lies." Yeah, try saying that title five times fast! This one hits different because it’s more than just sound—it feels like a statement. It starts with these low, rumbling tones that build slowly, almost painfully, until they explode into chaotic noise. It’s heavy, both sonically and emotionally. By the time it fades out, you’re left sitting there thinking, “What did I just experience?” And trust me, that’s a good thing. The rest of the album follows suit—Roman numeral-titled tracks like "III," "VII," and "IX" keep things mysterious while still delivering plenty of sonic aggression. Each piece flows together seamlessly, creating this oppressive yet captivating journey. It’s not background music, though—if you put this on while folding laundry, you’ll probably end up staring at your socks instead. Here’s the kicker: as intense as Nan King is, it never feels gratuitous. Every screech, buzz, and thud has purpose, like Yang Bin knows exactly how far to push before it gets overwhelming. Sure, it might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but if you dig experimental sounds or need something to blast when life feels too bright, give this a spin. Final thought? Listening to Nan King feels like walking through a storm—you come out battered but somehow alive. Oh, and fun fact: apparently, MOTT stands for “Musical Obsession To Torture.” Makes sense now, huh?

Table of Contents

Download

Filename: mott-nan-king.zip
  • MP3 size: 79.3 mb
  • FLAC size: 682.5 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Intro : Catastrophe3:17
Outro : Let The Victims Of The Massacre Be Remembered But Not Buried In Lies2:41
VI5:35
XI5:14
X4:31
III4:52
VII3:07
IV2:10
II2:39
VIII3:37
V1:27
IX3:00
I3:53

Video

Most Of The Taciturn - Outro: Let The Victims Of The Massacre Be Remembered But Not Buried In Lies
Most Of The Taciturn - III

Images

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Catalog Numbers

BN 017

Labels

Dying Art Productions

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Formats

  • CD
  • Album Box Set
  • Limited Edition

Credits

RoleCredit
Artwork ByMurk
InstrumentsM.O.T.T (Yang Bin)

Notes

  • Limited edition of 100 copies, the set includes: A5 Digipack + Booklet + T-shirt + A3 poster.
  • Recorded and programming at Home Studios.
  • C & P 2008 Dying Art.
  • Spine lists album title as Nanjing, while poster gives NanKing and CD face Nan King. The album notes refer to Nanking and NanKing several times. Label lists it as Nan King.
  • No tracklisting on the release itself.

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout: MOTT - NANKING
  • Other (Mould SID Code): IFPI J411

About MOTT

Name Vars

  • M.O.T.T
  • M.O.T.T (Yang Bin)
  • M.O.T.T.

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Nan King* by MOTT is a wild mix of dark, heavy sounds that pulls you into its eerie world. Released in 2008 in China, it blends noise, power electronics, and industrial vibes with a haunting touch of dark ambient. The tracks are numbered like chapters in a story, starting with "Intro: Catastrophe" and ending with "Outro: Let The Victims Of The Massacre Be Remembered But Not Buried In Lies." It’s intense, raw, and feels like an audio journey through chaos and emotion. The artwork by Murk adds to the unsettling vibe, making it a complete experience. Definitely not for the faint of heart!