Ging Ging is the debut studio album by Purr Machine, released on January 13, 2000, by Re-Constriction Records.[1][2][3]
| Ging Ging | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | January 13, 2000 | |||
| Genre | Electro-industrial | |||
| Length | 65:49 | |||
| Label | Re-Constriction | |||
| Producer | Kevin Kipnis | |||
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Reception
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [4] |
Steve Kurutz of Allmusic criticized Ging Ging for being "difficult album to listen to" that "create[s] a near impenetrable aural wall for listeners." Despite this, "he concluded that during the album's softer moments, "Regarding Mary" and "There's More" among them, the album does achieve moments of beauty."[4] Aiding & Abetting praised Betsy Martin's performance and the band for drawing from a broad ranges of influences.[5] Exclaim! critic Matt Mernagh gave it mixed review, saying "about the only thing Purr Machine won't do on their full-length debut is create a headache with their odd sounding goth electronica and fuzzy guitar."[6]
Track listing
editAll lyrics are written by Betsy Martin, except "Send Me an Angel" by David Sterry; all music is composed by Kevin Kipnis, except "Send Me an Angel" by Richard Zatorski
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Moon and My Head Are Full" | 4:15 |
| 2. | "Regarding Mary" | 7:03 |
| 3. | "Speak Clearly" | 4:52 |
| 4. | "Darjeeling" | 2:51 |
| 5. | "Keep Calm" | 5:50 |
| 6. | "Perspicuous Minds" | 5:29 |
| 7. | "Circumstance" | 4:00 |
| 8. | "Phoebe" | 7:15 |
| 9. | "The Enormity of It All" | 5:51 |
| 10. | "Cerebellum" | 4:57 |
| 11. | "Anice" | 3:50 |
| 12. | "Send Me an Angel" (Real Life cover) | 4:58 |
| 13. | "There's More" | 4:38 |
Personnel
editAdapted from the Ging Ging liner notes.[7]
Purr Machine
- Kirk Hellie – guitar
- Kevin Kipnis – bass guitar, guitar, programming, production, mixing
- Betsy Martin – lead vocals, acoustic guitar, loops, noises
Additional performers
- Kevin Choby (as Monkey Boy) – vocals (6)
- Michael Ciravolo – guitar (11)
- Kevin Pinnt – drum programming (7)
Production and design
- Susan Adams – photography
- Stan Gaz – illustrations
- Kevin M Robie – cover art, design
- Brad Vance – mastering
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2000 | Re-Constriction | CD | REC-038 |
References
edit- ^ Richards, Monica (August 2003). "An Interview with Purr Machine". mercyground.com. Archived from the original on December 24, 2009. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
- ^ Lyon, Judy (2020). "Black Needle Noise Artist Spotlight With Betsy Martin". Stereo Embers. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
- ^ Lyon, Judy (July 7, 2017). "Black Needle Noise Artist Spotlight With Betsy Martin". Torched Magazine. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
- ^ a b Kurutz, Steve. "Purr Machine: Ging Ging > Review". Allmusic. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
- ^ Worley, Jon (March 15, 1999). "Purr Machine: Ging Ging". Aiding & Abetting (178). Retrieved July 21, 2020.
- ^ Mernagh, Matt (September 1, 1999). "Purr Machine: Ging Ging". Exclaim!. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
- ^ Ging Ging (booklet). Purr Machine. San Diego, California: Re-Constriction Records. 2000.
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External links
edit- Official website
- Ging Ging at iTunes
- Ging Ging at Discogs (list of releases)