{"product_id":"zen211","title":"The Bug - Angels \u0026 Devils","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"It's after the end of the world, don't you know that yet...\"\u003c\/em\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith recent reports from various think tanks predicting we have somewhere in the range of 15 years left before the collapse of society begins, it would seem like \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/ninjatune.net\/artist\/the-bug#.U5lwA62wLsU\"\u003eKevin Martin's\u003c\/a\u003e sonic predictions of dystopian London that were set out on 2008's \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/ninjatune.net\/release\/the-bug\/london-zoo\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLondon Zoo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e were pretty accurate. And if we are in fact declining rapidly to chaos, there's no better time then the present to take the focus of that sonic assault from earthly domains and blast it to the netherworlds above and below.\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe aforementioned \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/ninjatune.net\/release\/the-bug\/london-zoo\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLondon Zoo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is where \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/ninjatune.net\/artist\/the-bug#.U5lwA62wLsU\"\u003eKevin Martin\u003c\/a\u003e, found his true voice. Pulling the fringes into a collective, unilaterally hateful assault. A psychological warfare driven by bass that on one hand captured a moment of London, yet also encapsulated a global message influenced by years of timeless and classic out-music. \r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe latest offering from the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/ninjatune.net\/artist\/the-bug#.U5lwA62wLsU\"\u003eThe Bug\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAngels \u0026amp; Devils\u003c\/em\u003e, escapes the London cage, drawing on it for influence yet blowing it up into a world-view now seen from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/ninjatune.net\/artist\/the-bug#.U5lwA62wLsU\"\u003eKevin Martin\u003c\/a\u003e's new Berlin home. A record that simultaneously draws on \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/ninjatune.net\/release\/the-bug\/london-zoo\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLondon Zoo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, completes a triptych cycle which started with his \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/ninjatune.net\/artist\/the-bug#.U5lwA62wLsU\"\u003eBug\u003c\/a\u003e debut \u003cem\u003ePressure\u003c\/em\u003e, and fills the spaces between and inserts what was missing previously. Both a year zero re-set and a continuation of what has been. Like the Bowie\/Eno classic Low, or Can's Tago Mago, the album is split into two distinct themes and explorations of light \u0026amp; dark. Bringing the angel \u0026amp; devil voices together under a single common banner. Antagonist at times, but not solely for the sake of being antagonistic, there's a beauty and lush sparseness to be found within, even when at its most chaotic. Truly only \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/ninjatune.net\/artist\/the-bug#.U5lwA62wLsU\"\u003eThe Bug\u003c\/a\u003e could find the common ground between \u003cstrong\u003eLiz Harris\u003c\/strong\u003e (of \u003cstrong\u003eGrouper\u003c\/strong\u003e) \u0026amp; \u003cstrong\u003eDeath Grips\u003c\/strong\u003e and make it seamless. \u003cem\u003eAngels \u0026amp; Devils \u003c\/em\u003estretches the polarity of its predecessor in both directions simultaneously and is even more extreme for its new found seductiveness and added intensity. Deep space is explored, and physical assault is administered. In these days of YouTube quick fixes, and single tune memory spans, its a joy to witness \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/ninjatune.net\/artist\/the-bug#.U5lwA62wLsU\"\u003eMartin\u003c\/a\u003e actually charting a cohesive narrative that rejoices in celebrating life through sonic sex and violence, beauty and ugliness. This is an audio thriller that delights in pursuing its own singular path\/vision. \r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the Angel side(s) up first, things kick off with \u003cstrong\u003eLiz Harris\u003c\/strong\u003e (of \u003cstrong\u003eGrouper\u003c\/strong\u003e) in the submerged lushness that is \u003cstrong\u003e\"Void\"\u003c\/strong\u003e. Followed by contributions from ex \u003cstrong\u003eHype Wiliams\u003c\/strong\u003e half \u003cstrong\u003ecopeland\u003c\/strong\u003e (\"\u003cstrong\u003eFall\"\u003c\/strong\u003e), the blissed out patois of touring partner \u003cstrong\u003eMiss Red\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003e\"Mi Lost\"\u003c\/strong\u003e), two truly zoned \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/ninjatune.net\/artist\/the-bug#.U5lwA62wLsU\"\u003eBug\u003c\/a\u003e instrumentals, and rounded out by \u003cstrong\u003eGonjasufi\u003c\/strong\u003e on \u003cstrong\u003e\"Save Me\"\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's a collection of heady, dubbed out cinematic blissfulness with a lurking darkness before giving way to devils...\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDevils leads off with the return of long time collaborator \u003cstrong\u003eFlowdan\u003c\/strong\u003e on the mic and the guitar of \u003cstrong\u003eJustin Broadrick\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eGodflesh\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ \u003cstrong\u003eJesu\u003c\/strong\u003e) bringing a complete about face to the proceedings and setting the tone with \u003cstrong\u003e\"The One\"\u003c\/strong\u003e. Roll Deep's \u003cstrong\u003eManga\u003c\/strong\u003e steps up next with the instant \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/ninjatune.net\/artist\/the-bug#.U5lwA62wLsU\"\u003eBug\u003c\/a\u003e classic \u003cstrong\u003e\"Function\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is being currently smashed on dubplate, by Mala, Kahn and Logan Sama. \u003cstrong\u003eDeath Grips\u003c\/strong\u003e raise the antagonistic bar with \u003cstrong\u003e\"Fuck A Bitch\"\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eFlowdan \u0026amp; Justin Broadrick\u003c\/strong\u003e come back for the cinematic death crawl of \u003cstrong\u003e\"Fat Mac\"\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eWarrior Queen\u003c\/strong\u003e steps in for hands down the nastiest vocal she's ever delivered (which is saying a lot) for \u003cstrong\u003e\"Fuck You\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, and finally \u003cstrong\u003eFlowdan\u003c\/strong\u003e steps up again to round it all off with a Devils battle cry of sorts \u003cem\u003e\"dirty, fuck that murky...\"\u003c\/em\u003e. \r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe concept is completed by the artistic expression it's packaged in, courtesy of \u003cstrong\u003eSimon Fowler\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eCataract\u003c\/strong\u003e). Known for his work for \u003cstrong\u003eSunn O))\u003c\/strong\u003e), \u003cstrong\u003eEarth\u003c\/strong\u003e, and others, \u003cstrong\u003eSimon\u003c\/strong\u003e has delivered a stunning hand drawn illustration, that sort that would make Bosch proud, showing the duality of the proceedings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUtopian\/dystopian, black\/white, complexity\/singularity, negative\/positive... \u003cem\u003eAngels\/Devils\u003c\/em\u003e. \r\n\r\n\u003cimg src=\"\/files\/images\/the-bug\/two\/The-Bug-Product-Shot_2.jpg\" width=\"430\" height=\"286\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cimg src=\"\/files\/images\/the-bug\/two\/The-Bug-Product-Shot.jpg\" width=\"429\" height=\"322\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ninjatune","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":44934144655519,"sku":"ZENCD211","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2xLP","offer_id":44934144688287,"sku":"ZEN211","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0493\/8563\/5999\/products\/angels-and-devils-main.jpg?v=1736247001","url":"https:\/\/merch.ninjatune.net\/products\/zen211","provider":"Ninja Tune","version":"1.0","type":"link"}