Naked Apes & Pond Life by Shriekback - DeepRiffs

ALBUM Explicit

Eight years after Shriekback resurfaced briefly to release Sacred City and promptly vanished from view once again, a new album made its surprising appearance on an Australian label. Apparently recorded in 1995, Naked Apes & Pond Life features longtime Shrieks Barry Andrews (credited as lead vox & accordion, though some of his familiar synth work can be heard as well) and Martyn Barker (on his usual assortment of percussion). The lineup is rounded out by Lu Edmonds -- who played guitar on Oil and Gold, but is credited with saz and cumbus here -- and new members Simon Edwards and Mark Raudva. Much of Naked Apes & Pond Life finds Shriekback playing a sort of twisted world music that resembles the organic/electronic mix of Big Night Music, but adds a variety of exotic instruments and percussion. It makes for intriguing listening, and while Andrews still isn't much of a singer, his lyrics remain smart and provocative. The vocal compositions are interspersed with short, mostly electronic instrumentals. This album is more an interesting footnote to Shriekback's career than a major entry in their catalog, but it has enough good material that fans will find it worth seeking out.
© Bill Cassel /TiVo

1. Stimulate The Beaded Hamster

Primary Artist: Shriekback; Main Performer
Artist: Shriekback; Production

2. Pond Life

Primary Artist: Shriekback; Main Performer
Artist: Shriekback; Production

3. Hostage

Primary Artist: Shriekback; Main Performer
Artist: Shriekback; Production

4. Invisable Rays

Primary Artist: Shriekback; Main Performer
Artist: Shriekback; Production

5. Claxon Bolus

Primary Artist: Shriekback; Main Performer
Artist: Shriekback; Production

6. Massive Custard

Primary Artist: Shriekback; Main Performer
Artist: Shriekback; Production

7. JP8

Primary Artist: Shriekback; Main Performer
Artist: Shriekback; Production

8. Berlin

Primary Artist: Shriekback; Main Performer
Artist: Shriekback; Production

9. Unsong

Primary Artist: Shriekback; Main Performer
Artist: Shriekback; Production

10. Baby Lion

Primary Artist: Shriekback; Main Performer
Artist: Shriekback; Production

11. Everythings On Fire

Primary Artist: Shriekback; Main Performer
Artist: Shriekback; Production

12. Strings, Sedatives, Weaponry

Primary Artist: Shriekback; Main Performer
Artist: Shriekback; Production

13. Keep Net Stevenson

Primary Artist: Shriekback; Main Performer
Artist: Shriekback; Production

14. Anal Piss-Machine

Primary Artist: Shriekback; Main Performer
Artist: Shriekback; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

14 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

42 minutes and 7 seconds

Explicit

Containing curse words, language, or art that is sexually, violently, or offensively oriented.

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

5/14 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Pop/Rock, Adult Alternative, Electronic, New Wave

Label

Mauve Records

Music Distribution Service

Virtual Label LLC

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1999

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5038622101022