The Norman Conquest - electronics, vox, disassembly
Influences
David Lynch, Meatloaf.
Sounds Like
Finally gonna throw a bone here: peaks-and-valleys cinematic metal a la Neurosis, Harvey Milk, Boris, Opeth, Isis, Tool but with our own emphasis on filmic thematic development, really "off" psychedelic textures, and hairpin dynamic turns. Perhaps like a heavier Floyd or a hookier Kayo Dot. Buy here:
"...ABA achieved a work of art; all the while respecting the touch of craziness avant-garde listeners ask for. This album is one to be played loud, and constantly. What strikes me the most is the maturity they show at such an early stage in their career; I had to offer countless reminders to myself that this is their first effort. With a second album on the way that seems to match the performance of Eleven Theatres, The Atomic Bomb Audition have the skills to establish themselves as leaders of this scene if they play their cards right." - Samy Bennaoui, The Silent Ballet
"...Oakland’s Atomic Bomb Audition makes the kind of mind-numbingly loud, classically informed music that shakes the inside of your skin, and makes you check your pulse and your receiver to prevent either of these from blowing out. Formed in 2004 by Oakland Mills students Alee Karim and Brian Gleeson, their entitled “Eleven Theatres” debut on Seattle’s independent label Hector Stentor toes the line between math-rock, proggy metal, Italian soundtracks, surf, waltz, and pop. But don’t let the genre bending deter you; their approach to rock although owes part of its sound to the avant-rock leanings of NorCal bands like Mr. Bungle and Fantomas, this is a decided attempt to make avant-rock with a pop structure sensibility." - Oscar Medina, SF Weekly
"...With seemingly boundless sonic ingenuity, Eleven Theatres unfolds as a vivid, sensuous document so full of pleasant surprises that it's not hard to imagine the Atomic Bomb Audition sharing a bill with Laurie Anderson, Tortoise, Shellac, or hell, Morrissey." - Nathan Baker, SF Bay Guardian
Hailing out of Oakland, CA, ABA (or The Atomic Bomb Audition if you're not into the whole brevity thing) presents its own brand of aural filmmaking. Tides of processed percussion and voice cascade about you while grand themes unfold unto the horizon. In this vision, surf guitars make way for discordant soundscapes; electronic drones enter civil unions with folk melodies, and doom ascends from the abyss in riff form. To compress this vision, imagine Ennio Morricone leading The Melvins, or if Rod Serling produced the soundtrack to Fantasia. In all, The Atomic Bomb Audition is founded on a love of music with integrity, appreciation for delicate sonorous minutiae, very high volume, frustration with the end of times, and comedy.
Hopefully this foray into the digital land of personas, excessive self-portraits, and papier-mache souls will find the right people and allow us to sucessfully communicate with our friends, old and new. as above,so below.
Please direct any contact/booking inquiries to theatomicbombaudition@gmail.com
You can also follow Alee's Twitter page for show updates, dumb jokes, and the occasional amazing link...
Ou tnx mate. It is fine, if you mean your music. RLY Grandiose 4 me I already wrote to you once and was interested in your CD, I want it in a collection soon... Your sound in my top the best band. At my band soon leaves debut Ep, I hope to you it will be interesting to listen to us as.
Hey What's Up? Thanks for the add. Hope you like the music. more should be up soon. If you get the chance some feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
I do speak the Fresnan language, so I can certainly be your liaison. It's a dangerous place, but I'll have your back. And if it's the Karl that moved to Portland, I went to high school with him. Let me know when you looking to play there and I'll use my contacts to get us a show--we can can carpool, yea!!!
New record is coming your way, just send me your address.
Brian, what up brotha!! Sorry about the comment wrong page. Any way, we are super stoked for the show tomorrow as well!! THe name was not from the Pink Floyd lyrics. But we are def Pink Floyd fans. Where you guys staying at?
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