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Very few groups have the ability to pull off instrumentals as abstract, as unforgettably chaotic, or as decidedly original as does Hella. The spazz-core style contained within the nine tracks of Hold Your Horse Is is a beauty to behold, yet is certainly not for the meek or close-minded. It should be known that these nine songs are purely instrumentals, that no vocalization is needed, and that no matter what you have heard before, Hella is bound to make an impression you won't soon forget. The enjoyable cataclysm of sound seems to come from a whole orchestra of musicians, yet this wild album was in fact created by only two people, Spencer Selm and Zach Hill. Drawing on classic rock, jazz, electronica, and hundreds of other influences that would take too long to list, Hella has perhaps outdone itself, as Hold Your Horse Is happens to be an album there simply could never be a sequel to. Those familiar with the progressive rock group Dredg may enjoy the hectic sonatas conjured up by Hella, as it is certainly an artistic vision that launches this duo's creative force to weave such intricate, spastic tunes. One of the most intriguing things about this album is that, if you strip away most of it and just listen to the core guitar/drum combination, each song is a solid tune, complete with direction and melody. The way Hill and Selm conceal detailed avant-garde musical emotion beneath a churning veil of noise could be considered brilliant. Unfortunately, this also could be deemed nothing more than two individuals tinkering with their instruments and calling the mangled mess of sound music. Those who think that way should avoid Hella, but those listeners who are a bit more adventurous and interested in hearing a group that is deftly original and remarkably skilled should check out Hold Your Horse Is. ~ Jason D. Taylor
Recorded at Toast Studios, San Francisco, California.
Personnel: Spencer Seim (guitar); Zach Hill (drums).
Audio Mixer: Aaron Prellwitz.
Recording information: Toast, San Francisco, CA (11/2001).
Hella: Spencer Seim (guitar); Zach Hill (drums).
Hella Hold Your Horse Is Songs Hold Your Horse Is Music Review Average Rating: (4.7 out of 5 stars)   Epic
This band is clearly light years ahead of it's time. If you consider yourself to be "in the know" when it comes to music then you already have this cd. if you consider yourself "in the know" and you don't have this cd, then you aren't really "in the know", you're just faking it.
Submitted by Nipples_the_cat (not sure, USA)
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I love this CD!
At first it sounds like pure cacophony but gradually you become aware that this music has been carefully composed and performed. This is minimalism with a metal sound. It reminds me of Philip Glass, Robert Fripp, Conlon Nancarrow, and the old John McLaughlin + Billy Cobham duets. This is very high energy music. I can't stop listening to it.
Submitted by Mark S (Tiburon, CA, USA)
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Even though there is no vocalist in this band, these guys rival Dillinger Escape Plan with their ridiculously fast drumlines and guitar lines. The drummer boggles the mind. I reccomend this album simply for your jaw to drop.
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