Hissing Prigs in Static Couture

by Brainiac

Overview

On their final full-length album, Brainiac move further into the unchartered territory that they explored on Bonsai Superstar, and perhaps because of that, the album seems initially less exciting. However, while they take a somewhat smaller creative step between these two albums than between Bonsai Superstar and Smack Bunny Baby, Hissing Prigs in Static Couture nonetheless offers up a fascinating dose of space-age sound bites, falsetto vocals and chant-along choruses. The opening four tracks are astounding, especially "Pussyfootin'" and the loopy "This Little Piggy." The middle of the album drags a bit, but it comes to a blistering conclusion with "Nothing Ever Changes" (recorded by Steve Albini) and "I Am a Cracked Machine." ~ Brian Christopher Egan

Product Details

Release Date:	08/19/2008
Label:	Touch & Go
UPC:	0036172085514
Rank:	35807

Tracks

1. Indian Poker (Part 3)
2. Pussyfootin'
3. Vincent Come On Down
4. This Little Piggy
5. Strung
6. Hot Seat Can't Sit Down
7. The Vulgar Trade
8. Beekeeper's Maxim
9. Kiss Me, You Jacked Up Jerk
10. 70 Kg Man
11. Indian Poker (Part 2)
12. Nothing Ever Changes
13. I Am A Cracked Machine

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Brainiac   Primary Artist
John Schmersal   Guitar
Tyler Trent   Drums
Timmy Taylor   Vocals

Technical Credits

Steve Albini   Engineer
Eli Janney   Engineer,Producer
Jeff Gattens   Assistant
Mike Rippe   Assistant