- Elementary Revolt

7/23/2006

AGATHOCLES - Mincer

Tracklist

1. 1:08 dethrone the tyrant
2. 0:57 matadores del libertad
3. 2:31 maze of papers
4. 2:59 empty frame
5. 2:52 war fetisjists kill
6. 0:11 carved face fashion
7. 2:25 forced to masturbate
8. 1:01 ergos - thanatos
9. 2:18 archives and files
10. 2:17 yuppie career freak
11. 1:57 diary of white trash
12. 0:43 bass the gabbers
13. 1:52 kurose
14. 2:03 expendable goods
15. 1:17 class war necessity
16. 2:02 logical exodus
17. 1:55 misery - destiny
18. 1:29 pricks at gigs
19. 2:27 goredom - boredom
20. 1:08 where it belongs
21. 1:03 mincer

Info

Mention Agathocles in certain crust/grind circles and many will speak of the band in hushed, reverent tones. Their legendary status, coupled with many, many obscure releases and five years since their last full-length effort had led me to believe the band was no longer together. Little did I know, Agathocles has released a dozen or so splits in the same five period and are very much alive and kicking.

The band play what they call "mince-core" which is really just a fairly unique blend of crust, grind, punk, gore, and trash. Amongst crust/grind groups, they are surprisingly lite on the thrash elements, opting for a little more sloppy, gory sound. The lyrics however are pure socio-political fury, with only small hints at gore sprinkled throughout. Vocally, bassist Jan and guitarist Dirk switch off between low gurgling vocals and a high-pitched, blackened rasp, often times layering the two styles for a unique effect.

Agathocles has been around for 14+ years and have an extremely expansive discography with a very loyal, underground following and a cult-like status. That being said, many people are going to get this regardless of what I say. My job is to convince the uninitiated. If you are into sloppy, gory grindcore but long for a bit more of a crust/punk aestheic (or vice versa) then look no further than Mincer. If you are wanting a clinically precise, polished grind album, this one is not for you.

DD

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7/23/2006

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