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day’s ‘Past the bridge’ soundsample comes from another band that apparently vanished after publishing their first album (more on that after): Mulu’s ‘Pussycat’ (‘Smells Like A Shark’, 1997, 400+K).
I can’t particularly remember why I bought Mulu’s CD, but part of it had to do that I actually liked the cover-art (illustrated above). It was also the time I ‘explored’ listening to “drum ‘n bass” music, swaying from the path that was ‘typical 90s alternative rock’ (notice the smart use of quotes) because it started it get on my nerves.
The album can be categorized as a mix of drum ‘n bass/techno (or trip-hop) with lead vocals (sic) by Laura Campbell with music by synth programmer Alan Edmunds (Bjork). Campbell’s voice is not overly interesting (or rather unique) but makes an interesting mix with the music programming of Alan Edmunds. The result is dreamy, catchy but not overly remarkable: only 2 or 3 songs spring out and that’s it. Now, the cover art is a different question.
BBCi lists a review of a small gig by Mulu, but it dates from 2003. Which means that the band may have made it together for one gig and then (once again) magically disappeared. Probably a good thing but then, still a waste. Now, what did I say about the cover art again?
09/16/06: Aha. The video clip at YouTube.
12/03/06: Myspace for Mulu