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Totally Twisted, Totally Evil... and Totally Awesome. Lending more to the blitzkrieg style, hardcore-influenced, electronica of Germany’s Atari Teenage Riot then American contemporaries like AK1200 or DJ Dara (but sounding like an evil mixture of both), Toronto, Canada’s Belladonnakillz (Peter Moskalyk) succeeds in producing an almost unheard-of sound in the current U.S. dance market…..with surprising results. Rapid-fire drum beats and beautifully arranged piano lines merge wonderfully on track #3, “Yeah Hell Yeah”, which is one of my favorites on this, his debut full-length release, and should remain a stand-out track for all future listeners. High pitched, winey emo-ish vocals collide perfectly in a firestorm of demented pop and evil jungle, on this one, and almost every track throughout. Track #5, “Tribute to Drugz”, picks up with that same over-processed, yet wonderfully-produced twisted Drum and Pop heard screaming from North of the Canadian border. Track #6, “Grly Jungle”, sounds like an old Orbital track sped up to 45 rpm and sung over top of in superb fashion. Track #12, “Sexy Girl” features acoustic guitar and a catchy-as-hell bass and vocal line across its entire length, qualifying as another true standout. This one is just truly hard to define; a mix of Gabber, Drum and Bass, and Hard Rock, given the production sense of a Pop god, and then over-tweaked with a monstrous equalization that will send your speakers straight to the repair shop. Be forewarned. Bella’s previous work with acts like Hellfish, Panacea, and Ventian Snares is evident on the explosive “Gotta Gotta Gotta Kill” or “From Bad to Worse”. The CD’s first single, the wickedly fun “Kill Bella Donna” is given the reworking treatment of Panacea on number 15 on this excellent, industrially-laced, 17 track musical assault. Another highlight, “Charming DXM”, combines classical piano runs with the screams and chops from a video game layered over top of an amazing progressive jungle-core romp. If you are looking for something equally fun, different, and unique, turn this one to number 9 and watch the neighbors run!! Twisted fun from Canada!-- review by Carl Noone, Jr.
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