Foetus returns with LOVE
Tuesday, July 18th, 2006Foetus (aka J.G. Thirlwell) is back with a new CD/DVD set entitled LOVE.
“LOVE is a sweeping dramatic epic drenched in harpsichord and orchestras with jarring left turns, bombast and seduction. It features duet with Jennifer Charles of Elysian Fields and an appearance by the amazing Pamelia Kurstin, the world’s foremost thereminist!
“It also comes with a DVD containing 3 videos from LOVE including Blessed Evening directed by Karen O (YeahYeahYeahs) with director of photography Spike Jonze, and (not adam) directed by Jeremy Solterbeck, with trailers of the J.G. Thirlwell-scored Venture Brothers (currently airing on Adult Swim/Cartoon Network), as well as classic early live footage, the Rotoskop video Mary Magdalene featuring JGT, a video meditation on the song How to Vibrate by Kurt Ralske, never before seen footage from upcoming J.G. Thirlwell documentary and much much more! and lets not forget the deluxe 12 page booklet!”
The new release is available from the Foetus online shop at www.foetus.org. It’s priced at $14.00 plus/postage handling, and comes with a free sticker.
• Click to read a 2002 interview we did with Thirlwell
• Official Foetus website
Gary Numan has really been hit and miss over the years. He’s never put out a completely BAD album, but when not in top form can be a bit on the bland side. Fortunately, this new release ranks up there as one of his best since the early 80’s. “Jagged” is a very dark and aggressive album, but the production keeps the thrashing guitars and industrial noise restrained enough for Numan’s distinctive voice can really shine. The occasional generic sounding guitar riff brings things down a bit, but overall the disc has some great sweeping choruses and strong melodic hooks. “Jagged” is a very solid release that should satisfy long-time fans and appeal to anyone who likes dark electronic/rock hybrids. Just don’t expect the next “Cars,” as Numan is definitely NOT on the retro bandwagon.