The avant-garde is strong with this one. Change is a tricky thing to engage in for any band but based on experiences with Surachai’s past work, Embraced is a testament to how to do it well. Unfortunately it’s a little too esoteric for its own good throughout otherwise, hyper-dense and spiraling in a thousand different […]
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Embraced Available in Chicago
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
My favorite record stores in Chicago are carrying Embraced vinyl now. Reckless Records Permanent Records Amoeba in LA will be receiving it in a couple weeks, as will a TBA UK distro. Negotiations for mainland Europe and Japan are in the process…
Don’t Count On It Reviews Embraced
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
I first covered Surachai’s EP To No Avail a couple of years ago and was pretty impressed with it after reading a couple of good things about it. I haven’t really been keeping tabs on the project since then though and was somewhat taken aback when I was told about this new full-length being released. […]
The Ritual Mag Reviews Embraced
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
No one can deny that the current extreme metal scene at Chicago has spawned out an unbelievable plethora of interesting (to say the least) bands. From black metal acts such as Nacthmystium, to the atmospheric sludge overlords The Atlas Moth to the “cannot-fit-into-one-category†Yakuza. And I can only apologize for not finding out about Surachai […]
Embraced Vinyl Has Arrived!
Friday, May 17, 2013
The records came and they look, feel, and sound incredible. Embraced was structured and composed to be released specifically on vinyl. With the beautiful gatefold artwork from Caspar Newbolt, the audiophile quality weight of 180 grams, along with the logo card and stickers with an order, Embraced is to experienced in this form. – Surachai […]
Tiny Mix Tapes Reviews Embraced
Friday, May 17, 2013
Embodiments of every genre gather for six weeks of summer fun: Hardcore grills burgers as Ska guzzles root beer; Classic Rock steers the boat as Indie Rock trails behind on an inner tube; “Where’s Seapunk?†asks Vaporwave, and everyone has a good laugh. EuroHouse runs around the grounds passing out invitations to a Memorial Day […]
Creative Intersection Review Embraced
Friday, May 17, 2013
For some reason that Deafheaven track has started opening musical path ways I have been unaware of or ignoring for far too long. Here I have stumbled upon the new album by Surachai and loved every minute of its three track, 34 minute glory. Surachai is the work of Surachai Sutthisasanakul, one guy who has […]
MeatMeatMetal Reviews Embraced
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
If metal had more artists half as adventurous as Surachai Sutthisasanakul, the terrain would be a lot more exciting to traverse. Over the course of three full-length albums and a handful of EPs, the Chicago-based artist has made some of the more perplexing and stimulating sounds the genre could boast, and he made these weird, […]
Surachai Logo Cards
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Surachai logo cards arrived and at 11″x7″, they look and feel great. They were printed on specialized silver paper, which make the detailed line work shine through underneath the black. These cards come free with the gatefold/180 gram Embraced vinyl. Also included are the digital download to the album, and stickers. Embraced by Surachai – […]
Popdose Reviews Embraced
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
The Hellgoat’s Take (8.5/10): Off-kilter for sure but in the case of Embraced, unlike his other records, he let outside musicians play with him and I think that helped reign in his vision nicer than on previous records. The three tracks on the disc are vicious and dark and definitely push the boundaries of the […]