Torsion
Hardware, Sex and Misunderstanding
© 2001 Torsion (660355944727)
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Crosses the Industrial Rock Divide, raucously melding electronic effects, keyboards, drum loops and live acoustic instruments.
tracks
- 1 You Give
- 2 How Can You Love Me
- 3 Nothing
- 4 Only a Need
- 5 Burn Me
- 6 Loathing
- 7 Shiver
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Formed in the summer of 1997, the members of Torsion decided on a seemingly odd lineup: live drums, bass and vocals, combined with a multitude of sequenced sounds. In 1999 they decided to include the broad repertoire of sounds and textures that a live guitar has to offer.
Torsion has endeavored to step outside of the box-they are about making interesting, challenging music. Torsion focuses on songwriting that combines primal rhythms, strong melodies, and layers of 'Industrial' sequencing. Their music is a blending of organic sound with cold machines. This synthesis of sounds creates a unique experience that the band has dubbed 'Sensual Noise'.
Torsion's music revolves around darker-edged themes. Some of the songs are inspired by unbalanced relationships and the instability and anger that occur between people; while other songs contemplate the times in a person's life where their self-assessment rates exceptionally low-where they feel worthless and alone. Another favorite subject matter is seduction, exploring the thrill of luring someone in and the guilty pleasure of such feelings.
This year has seen the Release of "Hardware, Sex, and Misunderstanding." In supporting this album, Torsion will be touring the East coast of the United States, and Beyond.
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Internet Music is the future
author: MaxxiscopolisHaving stumbled across Torsion on MySpace, I became pleasantly surprised. Their mix of electronica, dark guitar riffs, and beautiful female voice create a somewhat eerie and lightly turbulant, but calm experience. It is the musical equivalent of flying at night, hopped up on heroin. Check out this band. Their CD prices are well worth their talent. And furthermore, I don't fear supporting the Big Music industries. It's a win/win situation with Torsion.
thanx myspace
author: PistolI've never heard about Torsion before I found them on myspace. So I add them to myfriends and ordered the cds quickly - what great kind of music - I hope to see ya on stage one day cause I'm from Germany
Love your music. Keep up the good work!
author: PeterI first added Torsion as a friend on Myspace and was very impressed with the music. I loved the music each time I visited their site. Now, I own both albumns and play them all the time.
Best Album to Date
author: Paul SulskyExcellent lyrics and music. This album is better than "Faded".
great group of musicians
author: tookthatredpillI'm enjoying the music all the time, thanx
outstanding, riveting
author: SadezThis cd is def. one that you could listen to over and over again. The music is very complex, and everytime you listen to it.. you pick up something new to love about it. Buy this cd, you wont be sorry!
Incredible, VERY hot !!!
author: JessieLove the CD, can't wait for the new one. Keep on doing what you do!!
abolutely excellent. one of the best CDs i own....
author: Kirk Gauthierthis CD is amazing, from start to finish. these guys are incredible. buy this CD; trust me, you'll love it....
Directed, intricate , sensual, strong, broken , human.
author: Dj Delchi - NYCGOTH.NETOffering their unique brand of self described " Sensual Noise ", Torsion delivers new music in a world that needs it. Anyone can climb up on a stage wearing a strap-on, sunglasses ,kick the drum machine and scream into the microphone about whatever dilemma they faced last month. Torsion on the other hand brings to the stage live drums, richly textured guitar sounds, and a vocalist who could convince you to come across the water no matter which side of the Styx you were on. Make no mistake about it - while the themes touched on are well established, their presentation renews the saying " You gotta see them live ". Kathryn truly performs, with her every movement and sound intricate and directed. The key moment was their cover of " Voices Carry " , the 80s theme of unbalanced love from Till Tuesday. They capture every note, every turn of the vocal and the emotional root the the original.
Directed, intricate , sensual, strong, broken , human.
author: Dj Delchi - NYCGOTH.NETOffering their unique brand of self described " Sensual Noise ", Torsion delivers new music in a world that needs it. Anyone can climb up on a stage wearing a strap-on, sunglasses ,kick the drum machine and scream into the microphone about whatever dilemma they faced last month. Torsion on the other hand brings to the stage live drums, richly textured guitar sounds, and a vocalist who could convince you to come across the water no matter which side of the Styx you were on. Make no mistake about it - while the themes touched on are well established, their presentation renews the saying " You gotta see them live ". Kathryn truly performs, with her every movement and sound intricate and directed. The key moment was their cover of " Voices Carry " , the 80s theme of unbalanced love from Till Tuesday. They capture every note, every turn of the vocal and the emotional root the the original.
- author: Robin Parry
I love this CD! Starting right out with You Give it kicked my ass. I love the intense drum work and the singer has the best set of pipes I've heard in a long time. It takes you on a great ride combining elements of indusrial, punk, pop and goth styles and leaves you humming the tunes. I definitely rate this CD a winner!
Tech-no Rock with a Seductive Edge
author: Scott LandrunShiver, Burn Me, and You Give highlight this disc. Kathryn's intense vocals backed by a heavy rhythm section capture your musical attention! This only gets a 4 beause you know the band, by their sound, is on the brink of something BIG! A pleasant surprise and looking forward to the next release. Very, Very Refreshing.