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GODFLESH -
STREETCLEANER 1st UK Press 1989 Earache MOSH 15
This auction is for an outstanding copy of this classic genre defying metal album. It is an upgrade copy and worthy as an investment for the future. Barely played, (unplayed?).
Streetcleaner is completely unrelenting - it never lets up, not for a second. You are submerged in an introspective, tortured, self-loathing hell which is at times rather uncomfortable, but entirely rewarding as a listener. Justin Broadrick (vocals, guitar) once stated that Godflesh was unique in that, though their music is heavy, their lyrics come from a position of weakness and defeat. This makes the music backing the lyrics all the more profound and meaningful.
With the drum machine driving the music, one can assume it is mathematic in its approach and almost hypnotic at times. Broadrick's playing is absolutely unique, discordant, and punishing, and he utilizes ear-piercing feedback more effectively than anyone before him. The vocals are usually shouted, occasionally with a pitch-shifter employed to darken them up. At other times, Justin sings in a quiet moan which further drives home the mood of desolation.
G.C. Green provides the bass guitar which is completely over-processed with distortion and compression. I have spent years trying to recreate this bass sound as it is an incredibly effective distorted and wet sounding bass. Godflesh was one of the first bands (with the exception of Carcass maybe) to tune down to such extremes - the bass strings sound as if they are just hanging off of the neck.
One of the reasons Streetcleaner gets a "5" rating is because it plays so strong as a whole - though I've listened to it hundreds of times, I cannot bear to skip a single track as that would disrupt the mood that is so effectively created by this album. Christbait Rising, A Dream Long Dead, Mighty Trust Krusher, and Streetcleaner are all stand-out tracks here.
Godflesh would go on to produce over 10 more albums, and though many on them are worth checking into (particularly Pure), they never could create the minimalism and outright claustrophobia created by Streetcleaner. Over 15 years later, I still find myself pulling this album out and appreciating its brilliance, if you haven't, you should. (review sputnikmusic.com)
VINYL: EX+/NM. I can only say this is in fantastic upgrade condition, it has probably never been played at all, plays with no distortion, no jumps, barely played. The vinyl looks just pristine. There is a deep glossy, just over the counter, sheen and this album has been preserved well over the decades by a dedicated metal collector inside a custom made cabinet for decades. Please few all pictures for a true impression of this beautiful classic. I have played it on my Linn Sondek Arcam set up and it sounded gorgeous with the fullest possible audio as only a true first press ever can with barely any static at all. A true upgrade if there ever was one.
GATEFOLD SLEEVE : EX+. UK 1st Press matt satin sheen sleeve. Hard to find this sleeve without creases, but here it is. A fantastic sleeve without any flaws whatsoever. The inside gatefold is NM. The spine is fully legible and the opening is nice and crisp. This album also retains its original inner sleeve which is hard to find these days. A glorious sleeve for this absolute genre defying classic of progressive extreme metal. NO seam splits, NO writing, NO tears etc.
Postage will be as per the actual cost as set out at Royal Mail. Please wait for my invoice as I will need to adjust for tracking and insurance if over £30.00
Any questions please ask and I will try to answer the same day and ,yes, I do combine postage.
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