The Hal Al Shedad
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Atlanta trio The Hal Al Shedad blends sheer unbridled chaos with thoughtful
introspection, revealing a remarkable artistic depth that goes beyond simple hardcore
fury. While taking plenty of cues from such truly angry bands as The Monorchid and
Unwound, The Hal Al Shedad also goes on arty Sonic Youth-style tangents, and sometimes even explores the dreamy side of
indie rock in the manner of Seam's early records. It's an electrifying
combination that will make your every neck hair stand on end.
The threesome has released a seven-inch, "Running and Falling," and a pair of LPs, their
1997 self-titled debut and 1999's Textures of Tomorrow, featuring "Machine
Gun" and "Walking Blind Dancing." While The Hal Al Shedad offers plenty of
guitar pyrotechnics and vocal anguish, it's their ability to create tension by inserting
rambling, oddly peaceful interludes between the moments of fury that makes them such a
mature and complex talent.
Jesse Ashlock
last updated:
08/28/01
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The Monorchid, Unwound, Cursive, Sweep The Leg Johnny
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