THE ASSROOTS (Vinyl Destruction)

by Hamartia

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1.	SIDE A 02:05	buy track
2.	SIDE B 01:34	buy track
3.	HYDROCORTISONE 01:11	buy track

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An experiment in the destruction of physical media! Inspired by anti-releases and the works of Tony Conrad, this brief sample of sonic damage has been created by abusing and damaging one of my many vinyl records. In this case, it is "Feelings" by The Grassroots.

This record was subject to multiple forms of flame, abrasion, sharp objects, wax, being thrown around and tossed down stairs, soap and hot water via washing, and all sorts of human and animal skin oils, all with the intent to damage the record to the point that it provides a brand new perspective and listening experience in regards to the media and hand - and to ask the listener to consider the nature of media itself and how it sustains or decays in both physical and mental emotional forms.

Side A and B correspond to the respective album sides, and the third track, HYDROCORTISONE, is a very harsh and unpleasant on the fly scratch and spin remix of the record.

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released February 6, 2021

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The Grassroots - Feelings

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