Dismantled: STANDARD ISSUE

Artist:
Dismantled
Overview:
Dismantled is the product of an experiment that began in late 2000 by Gary Zon, who was attempting to create something similar to Front Line Assembly"s sound. After overwhelming positive feedback from online listeners, Gary began further sonic construction by drawing influences from television, movies, and music as well as adding vocals into the mix. The resulting sound was a unique blend of very melodic, yet complex mix of layered electro-industrial merged with trance elements. This dark, brooding, futuristic ensemble yielded more and more positive feedback, while comparing it to Front Line Assembly, Haujobb, Wumpscut and Velvet Acid Christ. Dismantled"s first and only demo release came in March of 2001 through mp3.com. Demo Variation was sent to labels and radio stations; coinciding with the launch of . After four months of waiting, the demo caught the attention of Dependent Records, who released the track "Purity" on their Septic II compilation along side of such bands as Apoptygma Berzerk, Front Line Assembly, and VNV Nation among others. In late October 2001, Metropolis Records contacted Zon and expressed interest in working with Dismantled. In 2002, another Dismantled song, "Survivor," landed a place on the Dystopian Visions Resist the Command 2 compilation, and Dismantled won a re-mix contest for Wumpscut"s "Wreath of Barbs." Gary also added two new supporting members to the live line-up; Shawn Kilmer on Keyboards and Matt Kurczodyna on bass. The self-titled debut of Dismantled was released June 4th on Metropolis Records for North America and Dependent Records for Europe. Several media publications named Dismantled the electronic newcomer of the year for 2002.
Format:
CD
Details:
There is nothing typical about this album. Dismantled has created a whole new set of standards that he and other bands will have to strive to meet from now on in order for them to produce an album that will receive more than a fleeting glance. From the fast paced floor killers of “Get it Through,” “Breed to Death” and “Attention” to the quiet elegance of “Standard Issue” to the "80s-influenced “Preset,” Standard Issue will keep you listening from start to finish – not only with the amazing song structures, but with the lyrics as well. Each song speaks to everyone in one way or another, whether or not you aware of what he’s trying to get across, you will find meaning for yourself in each track. Dismantled has truly outdone himself with this release and will make you yearn for his next album. Released April 25, 2006. Tracklist:
01. Anthem
02. Get It Through
03. No Effect
04. Breed To Death
05. Preset
06. Fields
07. Recall
08. Standand Issue
09. Attention
10. Thanks For Everything