Bulbospongiosus - "Automata" Review

Artist/ Band: Bulbospongiosus
Title: Automata
Label: Self release
Year of Release: 2009
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The Review:

Bulbospongiosus’s debut, Automata is quite a unique concept album, musically speaking. It sounds like a mixture of industrial and modern progressive rock. My first impression has led to many more listens. It’s complex sounding and has elements of metal and avant-garde. I must say that it still hasn’t completely won me over but in time it should. It could be one of the sleeper releases of 2009.

I noticed that on CDBaby, the description of the concept is a rock opera inspired by The Wall, corporate life, fascist robots and 1984. the songs are all linked and tell a continuous story. It reminds me almost of Operation Mindcrime, which has a similar theme. I guess you can say that fans of Pink Floyd, Queensryche, Radiohead and Skinny Puppy should enjoy this. I can recommend checking out the samples then make a decision whether or not you want to purchase it. This is music for forward thinkers, so the mass may not appreciate this band and album as much.

Reviewed by Ron Fuchs on June 15th, 2009

Tracks:

01. Election Year

02. Anthem

03. 25 Tons

04. Turns Out

05. No Warning

06. Operation Broadsword

07. Automata

08. Rica the Bea

09. Song of Yes

10. No Kill Man

11. A Fountain of Lead

12. One Shot Left

13. Stop Truth

14. White Mice

15. Room 101