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Capnomancy

by Diminished Men

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Tacombover 04:07
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Capnomancy 04:54
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Expulsion 04:51

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Cloaked in a supernatural fog and man-made electrical storms, chiaroscuro landscapes read like a sci-fi postcard with a giallo ransom note attached. The band's jagged, hard-charging approach evokes images of slit jugulars and accelerated heart rates, all the while swathing you in a blissful claustrophobia, reflecting elements of Morricone's dissonant horror scores, gritty noir cues, and the bloodshot nerves of a kratom-hazed Link Wray. Distant, searing guitars and pummeling drums seep with slow-pan derangement, panicked suspense and clouded '50s Americana delusion. The smoke clears and reveals a mirage of melancholy Wenders-esque backdrops and AM radio nightmares, but quickly returns to some other world that it came from.

The final album to be released from his now-defunct Aleph Studio, producer Randall Dunn (Sunn O))), Earth, Secret Chiefs 3, Wolves In The Throne Room, etc.) contributes greatly with his visceral, heavy production, making this album their darkest offering yet. Another bizarre series of degenerate no-hit wonders from the phantom guitars of Steve Schmitt, drummer Dave Abramson and multi-instrumentalist Simon Henneman. CAPNOMANCY features guest appearances from members of Master Musicians Of Bukkake as well as other Northwest delinquents, saxophonist Skerik and vocalist Sara Johanne.

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released January 8, 2013

Abduction Records

All music by Diminished Men:
Steve Schmitt- guitars, breathing, wine glasses
Dave Abramson- drums
Simon Henneman- electric bass, upright bass, guitar, optigan, piano

w/ guests:
Sam Wambach- saxophones
Skerik- saxophones
Sara Johanne- vocals on "Hoarding Light"
B.R.A.D.- gongs, vocals
Milky Burgess- guitar
Randall Dunn-cuica

Produced, recorded and mixed by Randall Dunn at Aleph Studios, Seattle, WA. Mastered by Mell Dettmer
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FORCED EXPOSURE Distribution
www.forcedexposure.com/Catalog/diminished-men-capnomancy-lp/ABDT.048LP.html

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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

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