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REVIEW from WET-WORKS EZINE:
From http://www.wetworksezine.com
Psychaesthetic - "Infinity's End" (CD) - Self-Released
Official Site | [Reviewed by: R[Zero] ]

Psychaesthetic is a new project out of Philadelphia, PA. I had never heard of them when I received the album for review, so I wasn't quite sure what to expect. The first track on the album, "Hedon" had a nice Futurepop sound, Very fun and dance-floor friendly. OK, another Futurepop cd, I can live with this. Well, as it turns out after listening to the whole cd, you can't really classify Psychaesthetic. This album runs the gambit of industrial sub-genres. One minute you're swaying along to the music, the next you're trying to stomp the dance-floor like it owes you money. There is something for everyone on this release. Whether you're a fan of Old School Industrial, EBM, Electro, or Synth-pop, Psychaesthetic is definitely worth a listen.

+++R[Zero]+++

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REVIEW (of EP) from DARKALTERNATIVE.net

 Philadelphia PA based electronic-industrial artists Psychaesthetic offer five impressive tracks on their initial release, the Infinity's End EP. Skillfully blending guitar, vocal, and synth elements throughout the length of the disc, no single part of the greater whole overwhelms the others. Rather, there's a deliberate symbiosis that occurs amongst the trio which translates into a very powerful aural mix.

     'Sensory Tide' is an aggressive stomp with a furious guitar line leading the way. The vocal work here is notable with just enough distortion to emphasize the lyrics' imperative. 'Sensory Tide' is a good start to the EP and demonstrates Psychaesthetic's knack for balancing their elements.

     Heavy on synth layers, 'The Binary Age' is a club-friendly dance track topped with robotic vocal treatments. This track may best demonstrate the capabilities of Psychaesthetic's vocalist/lyricist.

     Without a doubt the highlight track of the Infinity's End EP is 'The Rains.' It contains a foundation of very accessible dancefloor drum loops with a few change-ups to keep monotony at bay. The incredibly infectious elements of 'The Rains' are the result of excellent synthesizer sequences paired with skilled guitar grooves.

     'Hedon' ranks as the second best sequence on the EP. This track above all others shows the leveling talent of Psychaesthetic. Vocals, guitar, synth, and percussion are distinct without drowning one another out. Very well constructed.

     The final track of Psychaesthetic's Infinity's End EP, 'Nausea,' is a movable piece with echoing vocals and catchy guitar riffs. Upbeat synth swells wrap up this short track quite nicely.

     Psychaesthetic holds great promise - they have the essential ingedients of a solid electronic-industrial act. It will be interesting to see where their talents take them, and to see how their sound grows into it's own space. Their upcoming full length album Infinity's End is eagerly awaited, and based on the EP, it seems that noone will be disappointed.

review by |/|/ on 07.03.04

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