Discipline Reaction by Bitumen
VINYL LP & FULL STREAM AVAILABLE FROM VACANT VALLEY:
https://vacantvalley.bandcamp.com/album/discipline-reaction
Discipline Reaction is the much anticipated debut LP from Melbourne based post-punk industrial unit Bitumen. This free-standing document was recorded at Magnet Studios in Coburg, and produced by the band with the help of Alexander Anglias (The Faculty, Ill Globo) – the phantom fifth member, and realised with the guidance of Peter Bramley, (Vacant Valley executive) who created the idiosyncratic cover art.
Experiencing their mesmeric live performances is to engage with a tense yet assured force. This year, the band have supported the likes of iconic UK post-punk group The Chameleons, and the needs-no-introduction Lydia Lunch, both in Melbourne and in Hobart as part of Dark Mofo festival.
Discipline Reaction – an apt title reflecting the bands sincere sense of drive and earnest audacity. This monolithic record faithfully portrays their electric dynamism and sheer conviction.
“grandiose post-industrial power”
Video / First Single available below:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwOouPXQe-E
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DISCIPLINE REACTION TOUR 2018
Fri 12 Oct - Sydney @ Petersham Bowls Club
w/ Den, Twinrova, Telekenet (Melb)
Fri 2 Nov - Hobart @ The Brisbane Hotel
w/ All The Weathers, Starklane
Fri 16 Nov - Brisbane @ The Bearded Lady
w/ Brainbeau, Girlsuck, Telekenet
Sat 17 Nov - Ipswich @ Goleby's Basement
w/ Clever, Star Slushy
Sat 24 Nov - Melbourne @ The Curtin
w/ Ov Pain, Premium Fantasy, Synthetics
Tracklist
| 1. | Lash | 4:25 |
| 2. | Twice Shy | 3:44 |
| 3. | Sicker Dowry | 6:14 |
| 4. | Pound Of Flesh | 4:15 |
| 5. | Wriggling Signal I | 2:14 |
| 6. | At Bended Knee | 5:06 |
| 7. | Hate To Say / A Nice Ride | 4:09 |
| 8. | Wriggling Signal II | 5:27 |
| 9. | Cardinalidae | 4:44 |
Credits
Words
Kate Binning
Guitar
Sam Varney
Guitar
Bryce Maher
Bass
Simon Maisch
Drums
Drum Kit - Alexander Anglias
Sampler - AKAI MPC2000XL
Production - Bitumen
Recording / Mix - Simon Maisch
Co-Producer / Guru - Alexander Anglias
Mastering - Denis Blackham
Locations
Recording - Magnet Studios, Coburg, Victoria
Mixing - Dales Creek, Victoria
Mastering - Skye Mastering, Isle of Skye
Artwork
Twice Shy - Bryce Maher
Discipline Reaction - Peter Bramley
Additional thanks to
Matt Faisandier
Thomas Lambert
