American Volume Swells VOL. 2

by Diminished Men

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1.	Comin' On Strong 03:26	buy track
2.	Dramamine Dub 02:06	buy track
3.	Combover 03:30	buy track
4.	Noxious / Nervous 02:55	buy track
5.	Medical Mysteries 03:28	buy track
6.	25 01:41	buy track
7.	Luminata FIIX 00:57	buy track
8.	XII Fulminata 01:54	buy track
9.	Radio Spot - Hey Billy 00:33	buy track
10.	Radio Spot - Space Patrol 01:12	buy track
11.	Dye Pack Shuffle 03:06	buy track
12.	Ratting Match 01:33	buy track
13.	Inquisition 03:14	buy track
14.	Deaf Crook Dub 04:25	buy track

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AMERICAN VOLUME SWELLS VOL. 2, the second release in the bizarre "AVS" cassette series. Through improvisation, live tracks and conspiratorial collaborations, these recordings reveal a more raw and spontaneous approach to DIMINISHED MEN's cinema-obscura ethos. Unique production and recording styles ranging from mono cassette and video cameras to studio recordings and field recordings.

credits

released June 7, 2008

on Bowels of Lunacy BOL003

All music by Diminished Men
Steve Schmitt- guitar, percussion, spring tank, synthesizer
Dave Abramson- drums, percussion, bass, synthesizer
Simon Henneman- bass, nylon string guitar
Sam Wambach- saxophones

w/ guests:
Matt Rosoff- bass on "Comin' on Strong"
Julie Baldridge- violin on "Noxios/Nervous" & "XII Fulminata"
Randall Dunn- synthesizers on "Luminata FIIX" & "XII Fulminata", voice actor on "Hey Billy" & "Space Patrol"
Dave Webb- guitar on "Dye Pack Shuffle"

Trks 2, 3, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 14 recorded by Dave Abramson
Trks 1, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10 recorded by Randall Dunn
Mixed by Dave Abramson
Mastered by Fastraxx, Seattle, WA.

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Diminished Men Seattle, Washington

Drawing from elements experimental rock, sci-fi psychedelia, film soundtracks, surf and musique concrète, Diminished Men refocus their influences into something entirely unique. Collaged with menacing electricity, the raw materials are broken up and reassembled in their crude private facility. ... more

shows

Jun 14

Sunset Tavern

Seattle, WA
Jun 21

Swan Dive

Portland, OR

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