Name: Spike by Ágata
Brand: Ágata
SKU: 702397724926
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3.5 (175 reviews)

ALBUM

Spike is more a series of soundscapes and blasts of noise than actual songs. That probably won't come as much of a surprise to those familiar with Agata's work with Melt Banana, but in a solo context the playing takes on a different character. Agata has a deadly arsenal of effects, and isn't afraid to use them. His "guitar" often sounds more like some kind of ray gun that has been sampled and looped. "Ecco Feedback" sounds a hell of a lot like Jimi Hendrix's "EXP." Actually, this album almost never sounds like a person playing a guitar, which could be a plus for some listeners. Almost all the pieces are fairly brief, and would probably be insufferable were they not. This is not easy listening, but there is a great level of sonic detail in Agata's executions, and he clearly knows what he's doing with his effects. This should appeal to fans of Melt Banana and those who are interested in the outer reaches of guitar manipulation.
© Sean Westergaard /TiVo

Spike

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1. Stealth

2. Ice Diver

3. Splinter

4. Animal Instinct

5. Frontside Boardslide Shovit Out

6. Pinger

7. Armillary Sphere

8. E C C O Feedback

9. Bungy

10. Rescued To Be Shot And Killed

11. Tailgrab

12. 38915 Bubbles

13. Team Pocket Pickering

14. Starfish

15. The Cable Has No Name

16. Vertigo (Recti-head)

17. Switch Life

18. Twilight Sinking

19. Invaded

20. Nollie Crooked Grind

21. Piezo Sparker

22. Bone Puzzle

23. Nyazilla

24. Inokashira Zoo

25. Air Nozzles And Echoes Reset Live

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