Live Reduxion by PC Worship Mutant Soul Band: A Wild Ride Through Experimental Rock
Alright, buckle up because Live Reduxion by PC Worship Mutant Soul Band is one of those albums that doesn’t just sit in the background—it grabs you by the collar and shakes you awake. Released back in 2010 on SHDWPLY Records and World War, this thing is a chaotic yet hypnotic blend of experimental rock and psychedelic vibes. It’s like if your brain went on a road trip with no map but somehow ended up exactly where it needed to be.
Let’s talk about the lineup real quick—Dayyan Armstrong, Jordan Bernstein, Justin H. Frye, Mario Maggio, Mike Etten, Pat Spadine—all these dudes bring something wild to the table. They’re not here for perfection; they’re here for raw energy. And man, does it show.
Now, I gotta shout out two tracks that stuck with me long after the album stopped spinning: “Prophecies Of Hell” and “Wake Up In The Dark And There’s Nothing Going On.”
First off, “Prophecies Of Hell” hits hard right outta the gate. It’s got this gnarly, distorted guitar riff that feels like someone threw a bucket of static electricity into a blender. Like, what even is that sound? But weirdly enough, it works. The track builds and shifts unpredictably, kinda like watching clouds morph into shapes you didn’t think were possible. You can tell these guys aren’t afraid to mess around with structure—or completely ignore it altogether. By the time it ends, you’re left wondering if you dreamed the whole thing.
Then there’s “Wake Up In The Dark And There’s Nothing Going On,” which honestly sounds like its title. Imagine waking up at 3 AM, staring at the ceiling, and realizing how small you are compared to everything else. That’s the vibe here. It starts slow and moody, almost like a lullaby from another dimension. But then BAM—it kicks into this noisy freakout session that makes you wanna either scream or dance (or both). It’s unsettling as hell, but also kinda beautiful? Like when you see lightning during a storm—it scares you, but damn, it’s cool too.
The rest of the album keeps that same chaotic charm. Tracks like “Salvic Garden” and “Gravity (Redux)” throw curveballs left and right, keeping you guessing every step of the way. Honestly, it’s refreshing to hear music that doesn’t try too hard to impress—it just is. No frills, no polish, just pure mutant soul pouring straight from their brains to your ears.
So yeah, Live Reduxion isn’t gonna be everyone’s cup of tea. If you’re looking for neat little pop songs with catchy hooks, this ain’t it. But if you dig stuff that challenges you and leaves you scratching your head in the best way, give it a shot. Plus, who wouldn’t want to brag about owning an album called Live Reduxion? Sounds like some sci-fi novel or a secret code name for a covert mission.
Here’s the kicker though—I listened to this album while making toast once, and now I can’t eat toast without thinking about cosmic chaos and electric guitars. True story.
