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On Kinski's second full-length Sub Pop album, the Seattle quartet refines its instrumental post-rock attack. While the influence of both Sonic Youth and Black Sabbath is still apparent, elements of Krautrock, ambient, and experimental music are more prominent than on past releases. The opener, "Hot Stenographer," is a rocked-out tune that melds Sabbath-like guitar lines with minimalist repetition, while "All Your Kids Have Turned to Static" is an eerie, atmospheric track that recalls the mellower aspects of Mogwai in both sound and its quirky title. The disc's most arresting moments--"The Wives of Artie Shaw" and "The Party Which You Know Will Be Heavy"--feature urgent, soar-and-dive guitar pyrotechnics, courtesy of Matthew Reid-Schwartz and Chris Martin (not to be confused with the Coldplay frontman). A restless and dynamic record, 2005's ALPINE STATIC reveals a band playing to its strengths and crafting, in the process, a punchy, engaging album.
Audio Mixer: Randall Dunn.
Recording information: Aleph, Seattle, WA (01/2005/02/2005); Avast, Seattle, WA (01/2005/02/2005); Litho, Seattle, WA (01/2005/02/2005).
Photographer: Michael Lavine.
Kinski: Matthew Reid-Schwartz (guitar, flute, piano); Lucy Atkinson (bass instrument); Barrett Wilke (drums); Chris Martin .
Personnel: Matthew Reid Schwartz (guitar, flute, piano); Mattew Reid Schwartz (guitar, flute); Chris Martin (guitar); Barrett Wilke (drums).
Uncut (p.97) - 4 stars out of 5 - "With riffs that hit the ground running and drumming you could set your watch by..."
Magnet (p.100) - "'Hot Stenographer' kicks things off in obsessive fashion, worrying a Golden Earring-like riff to the bone..."
The Wire (p.68) - "[A]n intriguing mix of precision layered guitar parts, full-throttle riffing and spacerock excursions."
Mojo (Publisher) (p.108) - 3 stars out of 5 - "Kinski's heavy psych credentials are impeccable....The quartet's music is exhilarating, unpredictable and occasionally off-the-map." Kinski Alpine Static Songs Alpine Static Music Review Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)  There is still great music to discover
This band moves to the head of my list for recently released and well reviewed albums. (Others are Supergrass/New Pornographers/Dead Meadow)
Simply stated, if you like rock music, especially guitar based 70's rock, Sonic Youth, Pink or Pink Floyd then you must buy this record.
Being all instrumental, some may immediately lose interest, please don't, this record is full of surprises from start to finish. It's cliched, but in a perfect world you would be hearing 4 or 5 of these songs on the radio. I can't believe this band is such a well kept secret.
I have only listened to this in my car and can't wait to unleash it on my home audio system. Some reviews at Amazon say their earlier material is better but I am happy to have started here. You may want to do the same.
With the state of rock today, I just want to say thanks to Kinski for this gift.
Submitted by paulloflin (Huntington Beach, CA, USA)
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