Vsnares - 2370894 (2002) [FLAC]

With such a prolific output, sometimes Venetian Snares has quality control issues, and 2370894, unfortunately, shows some of those issues.

Though the mellow start of "Underground Circus Jesus" gives way to a death rave, while "Happy Morning Condom Factory" stays relatively subdued.

But it's the longer "Twisting Ligneous" just seems to go on too long with too little direction, despite the dub breakdown halfway through, and "Fuck Toronto Jungle" doesn't offer anything new.

The chaos jazz of "We Are Cesspools" leans too much on the chaos side, as does the thankfully short thrash rock of "Sybian Rock." A heartfelt Morrissey sample floats through "Nobody Really Understands Anybody," adding a sense of melancholy, while the strings of "Stamina" add a sort of grandeur to the hip-hop beats.

So, a mixed bag with this album.