Title: The Art of Noise
Product review: Those who shy away from noise-rock and avant-garde experimentation may avoid an album like this, but "mmmr" isn't arch and inaccessible, like much of Glann Branca's work. In fact, it's surprisingly calm and gorgeous at times, shifting from sheer dissonance to passages of serenity within seconds. And, none of these players are ever far from the foundation of the blues, although that's not to say B.B. King would have any idea what's going on. You can deconstruct this album if you like, or you can play it in the background - believe me, it will work either way. Fans of post-rock should definitely check this out, but anyone who plays the guitar might also want to take a listen to the sonic variety made possible by four committed, intelligent electric guitar experimentalists. It may not be an album you'll play over and over again, or even return to often, but I'm glad I own it, and I'm sure I'll track down other Connors pieces in the future based on the strength of this project.
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