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ELEMENT
a440 INTERVIEW with VIRUS! Magazine
VIRUS!
Magazine Record Review
ELEMENT
a440 Live Show Review
Written
by CCP Staff
Wednesday, 16 February 2005
Mason Jar – January 28th
I
had been in anticipation of this event since the moment I was first
informed of it. I had my doubts as to what to expect from this trio
as my preconceived notion was that they were comparable to devil
worshipers and honestly that scared me some. When I arrived at the
Mason Jar, it was all I expected – filled with dark, dark people.
The vibe was instant. And then I saw the merch girls slinging the
shirts displaying the words that almost scared me away in the first
place “Fuck Your God.” Fear overwhelmed me once again. Am I going
to hell for even being here?
The
crowd gathered in front of the stage. I stayed up on a stool against
the wall to avoid the moshing I knew would eventually occur. The
camera crew set up shop for the video they were creating and Element
took the stage.
What
transpired in the moments to follow was an engaging experience in
which Trick, December and Halo interacted with the audience sometimes
having full control over them. The first song and Element owned
them. I was impressed but had my doubts as to how long this submissiveness
would continue. It never ceased.
The
tragic world events displayed on the screen only gave me further
insight as to this band’s message. I even accepted it and eventually
found my Catholic baptized self screaming words like “suck it,”
“burn it down” and “fuck your God.”
I read another review on an Element show and discovered the set
list was changed up and there were strippers as opposed to just
the dancers I saw. Realizing one can never know what to expect from
Element, I can’t wait to see them again.
You
have to see the video when it’s complete. I recommend seeing them
live before buying the album. You will appreciate the album much
more. So go see their next show March 12th at Chasers and then buy
the album “Selfish” from the merch girl and maybe even get your
mom a baby doll that says “fuck your god.” Maybe you should take
a date. I spent the majority of the show suffering from increasing
masturbation frustration. My husband went to sleep a very satisfied
man. An unforgettable experience for all.
S.L.A.M.
magazine
July edition - CD Reviews
By:
Jenifer DeLemont
I
have been waiting for this album to come out for six months. So
many bands “put together” a CD in less time than that,
and I couldn’t understand what was taking element a440 so
long. Now that I’ve heard it, I realize where all that time
went. This CD has more thought and planning put into it than most
national acts. In a time when bands like Nickleback come out with
three discs in three years that all sound the same, Selfish is beyond
anything in popular culture today. It’s not just the music,
which is stunningly well crafted and passionate. From the lyrics
to the art –and every other detail- this disc is meticulously
thought out and executed with flawless grace.
The
music is dark, heavy, and melodic. Whether Halo is lamenting pain
or inviting the youth to slit their wrists at his feet, it is beautiful.
I can see this album being one of those CDs that parent’s
find in their kids’ room and freak out. While it is a purely
awesome creation, Selfish is also offensive enough to piss off anyone
who doesn’t believe in porn or blasphemy. I haven’t
seen anything like it since before the explosion of whiny and politically
correct pop-rock that has taken over the radio waves.
Selfish
is definitely something you have to experience for yourself. You
can find it for sale on their website at www.elementa440.com, or
you can pick up at their upcoming CD release in August. No matter
what else you do, check out element a440. These guys are everything
music has been missing.
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