A Place to Bury Strangers

When he started hanging out with Jim O’Rourke, Jeff Tweedy began throwing the around word skronk in interviews. Despite the fact that he was never called to define this term, listening to Wilco and Loose Fur albums from this period indicates skronk was a sort of repellant--what kryptonite was for Superman, skronk was to Uncle Tupelo fans. Apparently, it was also about this time that Death By Audio became Tweedy’s personal Sam's Club.

I mention these facts only because the man behind Death By Audio, Oliver Ackermann, is as of late creating quite a buzz with "the loudest band in New York," A Place To Bury Strangers. I’ve been sitting on their limited edition self-titled Killer Pimp release for a while and I listen to it daily. Add a warm bath and candles and you have the perfect way to unwind after a hard day at the office. Drawing inspiration from JAMC and Joy Division, the whole mess is topped off with a gratuitous din that would feel right at home on a Swans record. If you like it dark and loud, get this record by whatever means necessary.

My only apprehension with APTBS is the fact that this record represents a collection of recordings from 2003-2007. The real test will be if Ackermann and crew can sustain this level of material and performance with the meter running. A few weeks back it was reported that APTBS signed a deal with Highwheel Records, only to be dropped due to their desire to tour prior to recording a proper debut. I’d say that was inauspicious, but for APTBS, that’s likely a good thing.

A Place To Bury Strangers - Missing You

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