Plume

• Artist: Giant Brain
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• Release Date: January 23, 2007
• Genre: Rock

Review

It makes sense that a trio from Detroit would wish to re-create the constant-forward-momentum vibe of Neu!'s Motorik rock and Kraftwerk's Autobahn, given how both were so inspired by the trance-state engendered by highway hypnosis. Given Detroit's place as one of the key cities of American metal and garage rock, however, it's equally commonsensical that Giant Brain rough up their take on vintage Krautrock with heavy guitar riffs and muscular drumming more akin to vintage Stooges. The five lengthy tracks on Plume unfurl slowly -- "Looper" and "Krauter" alone account for 30-plus minutes of the album's running time -- but implacably, built on riffs that develop into invitingly hypnotic drones. Plume isn't at all the usual fare for the Small Stone label, which usually deals in full-on stoner metal, but it's an intriguing diversion that bodes well for future cross-cultural experiments as more of the stoner metal audience discovers the lysergic possibilities of vintage Krautrock. ~ Stewart Mason, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Ausgesetzt		Giant Brain	(7:16)
Looper		Giant Brain	(12:40)
Die Festzeit		Giant Brain	(5:07)
Krauter		Giant Brain	(19:01)
Der Amerikanische Albtraum		Giant Brain	(4:18)

Credits

Phil Durr (Photoshop Artist), Phil Durr (Advisor), Al Sutton (Programming), Eric Hoegemeyer (Drums), Phil Durr (Guitar (Electric)), Al Sutton (Loops), Al Sutton (Producer), Phil Durr (Vocals), Phil Durr (Guitar), Billy Reedy (Guitar), Phil Durr (Sampling), Al Sutton (Group Member), Al Sutton (Cymbals), Phil Durr (Guitar (Acoustic)), Phil Durr (Sitar), Al Sutton (Sounds), Mark Dancey (Paintings), Phil Durr (Group Member), Scott MacDonald (Farfisa Organ), Phil Durr (Mallets)