Uniform Fasces ‎– Strength Through Feeling Nothing (Cassette, C20, COLONY 2012)



I never heard of this project before and that’s no surprise since Uniform Fasces seems to be a project on hold, with only one 2 releases out on the (defunct?) C O L O N Y label, which are “Strength Through Feeling Nothing” and “Mayan Transmission”. I will be reviewing the EP; “Strength Through Feeling Nothing”.

The release starts with “Loyalty”. Brooding electronics, detuned chords and distorted rhythms evoke thoughts of warzones and gritty combat, maybe a bit similar to the lofi releases of Vatican Shadow. The second track, named after the title of this release, has machine like drone loops and static noise. It’s monotonous sound works hypnotic and mesmerising. “Utopian Socialism “, the last track, attacks the listener with dark drones, harsh noise textures and storm like static. A bit short, but very nice.

Listening to this release, militant noise comes to mind and images of ravished battlefields. The overall sound is very minimal and monotone. A swell release indeed.

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