Gus Gus's sound is very unusual. It is so unique, it escapes each classification you could possibly label it with. It has spacey melodies which will get you thinking, a bouncy beat that will get you dancing, and a soft edge that will get relaxing. I could just image this CD being played at a rave, or a CD kids pop in for party music. But not all the music is electronica-esqe. "Why?" and "Is Jesus Your Pal?" are slow, soft pop tunes that are calm and gentle, showing a different side of the band. But the majority of the songs ride the electronica-edge.

Gus Gus are very talented. Their music is original, and they create their own rules, avoiding the tired and regurgitated rules of music. That being said, I find their music quite dole. I recognize and understand their artistic power, so don't get me wrong. They are very talented musicians, but the CD is too spacey, leaving a lot to be desired. The music just starts to sound the same after a while, and fads into the background. It has no driving point, and just seems to flow into the next song with ease. I'll give this CD a C+. It takes a lot of talent to create music like this, but this time it involved too much power that started to trip over itself.

Gus Black: Uncivilized Love

Gutter Swans: Foolishness Meets Vision

[Issue Six // March 1998]