Posts by Ryan James3

Here’s my take on the therapy sessions—plus, Z.B. actually put some effort into his piece over at The New York Times.

Kimberly Clark46 said:Something closer to San Francisco 😁

It'll happen.
Probably this fall...
or maybe even in San Diego right about now...

Roger Jones5 said:screw you, wArewolf... :2up:

man, damn... feels like forever since D&D night. And no, I don't spend my life glued to video games like some people...!! 🤷

[mandelbrot set] – Hilton, Sub Pop/pushing from cliffs, 2009

On Saturday, June 20th—more than five years since their debut and two years of grinding on this project—the noise-rock quartet from the coast is dropping their new album, Hilton, via Sub Pop. Huge thanks to the folks at pushing from cliffs and Igor Mihovilović for the massive assist here...

To celebrate the release, you’re invited to a little get-together this Saturday, June 20th, starting at 9 PM over at Molecule, Rijeka, Delta 5. It'll be a casual night of hanging out, talking shop with friends and colleagues, and catching up with the band. We'll have DJ Teenage Werewolf spinning, and you can grab the new record, some shirts, or badges... plus, if you want an autograph, now's your chance. Come hang...

Hilton is a 6-track LP clocking in at just over 40 minutes. It really serves as a snapshot of the creative journey from that messy period back in 2004/5 up until now.

It’s got a slightly more melodic edge than the last record—more prominent guitar layers—but they haven't lost that uncompromising signature sound. They're still messing around with structure, rhythm, noise, and psychedelia... basically playing right on the jagged edge of classic rock'n'roll.

The album was tracked at the local clinic studio with help from Darija Herceg and Sven Dejanović, while Scott Evans and Ben Adrian handled the mix and mastering.
The full Color cover, including lyrics and band photos, was put together by Igor Mihovilović and Ivan Svaguša. The CD packaging even includes a little postcard featuring the album art—perfect for sending to a friend, your parents, or just keeping for yourself.

Hilton and [mandelbrot set] are actually making history as the first band from this area to release on vinyl after a 15-year gap!!! And for the true vinyl junkies, we've got a treat: besides the record itself—which is a crystal-clear transparent color—you'll also get the album on CD absolutely free.

Ryan James3 said:Are we still doing the annual ritual of dragging terrible bands through the mud this year? Or is that tradition dead... 🤷

God, what is this bullshit new American law regarding signatures? I couldn't care less about any of it—honestly, I knew better than to come back to this damn forum...

Whatever...

Fix the signature, moderators—Francek and Ivek are watching...
👍

Are we really doing this again this year—just a massive pile-on of every mediocre band out there? 🤷

coppermarlin81 said:what sky? 😘

Well, I read about it too. So I guess they'll be 😳

But look, regarding the vibe at the festival—Martins is actually one of the better ones specifically because it isn't stuck in one narrow genre...

pure joy

Jesse Morgan36 said:heard it. punk&🙂

static & weird fungi

Jesse Morgan36 said:it's gonna be the [mandelbrot set] 🙂

oh really??

Nicholas Perez33 said:So, you guys looking for some recommendations? I need to find a cafe or a bar that can actually fit more than ten people at once—and for the love of God, it needs decent ventilation... 😬

There's just ten of us... 🙂
And that's it. That's all there is to it...

It's my onehundredandeleventh birthday Tour!
[mandelbrot set]
Very Expensive Porno Movie
+ special guests
The offspring of Bruno Atomico



🙂 🙂 🙂

Nicholas Perez33 said:I’m hoping there’s a video feed in front of the venue so I don't have to just sit here guessing...🙂

Look, there's no real vibe if we aren't being pampered by some nicotine-soaked haze and chilled Budweiser...
kind of like this
especially when Jack strips down and Mike starts his little dance routine... makes it pretty hard to focus on the music...😲

Deep Throat (Buffalo-Cleveland-Minneapolis)
porn-trash 😲 🙂 😲
+
[mandelbrot set] (Cleveland-Chicago)
noise-land vibes 😬 🙂 😬

this really ought to happen

in Buffalo, MN on Friday, Feb 16th...
then in Washington, D.C., at SPUNK, on Saturday, Feb 17th...

if you're interested, just cross your fingers (or whatever the standard American idiom is)...
so, hopefully I'll see some of you there.

love, yours truly

Adam Ross4 said:who was even at that Luther gig...
and what were you playing there... maybe we've crossed paths... 😉

WE DON'T KNOW
🙈 😵 🙈 😵 🙈 😵 🙈 😵 🙈

Roger Jones5 said:😲
back then they were just some nu-metal clones with one of the most irritating vocalists in the entire state—and let's be honest, this part of the country is basically a breeding ground for terrible singers
but today? they're actually one of the better metal bands on this side of the Atlantic, with one of the best vocalists out there

it's crazy how things change...😎

The wild thing is, I actually used to play in the early stages of that band😬
Back when it was the band Luther 😵 which eventually split up to form Rhesus Factor, and from that, Jesus Christ emerged...

man, what was I thinking...🙈

Kevin Chavez3 said:JUST BUY THE YELLOW ONCE IN YOUR LIFE, YOU IDIOT 😠 😠 😠

With the next album already having a title, we’re looking at those orange and yellow color schemes. We're heading into psychedelic territory—expect plenty of floral arrangements to take center stage...

vividcanyon2 said:Oh, really? Fine... 😍 uhm, if those girls in black and white show up—maybe I'll have to take someone from Seattle out when they hit the thermal springs just to see what happens... 🤔 😁

The ladies are wearing black with white sleeves.

vividcanyon2 said:if she were any smaller, I'd definitely have her already 😁

Look, there are female models available too, plus male ones if you're looking for that kind of thing...
hit me up via email or whatever... 😘

Drew Adams58 said:There aren't any guitars ☕

🙂 for guitars and loud noise for Zadar residents

we're split 50:50
😈 between local haters and cash 😬

gentlepuma20 said:Let's get some Mandelbrot merchandise... 😍

Whip it...😉