Complicated Futility of Ignorance

Complicated Futility of Ignorance

Track Listings

1. Random Acts of Cruelty

2. Joy of Irony

3. Backed Down

4. Cover Up

5. Six Eight

6. Long Day

7. Excuse

8. Find Your Fortune

9. Suffering Makes Great Stories

10. Circle of Friends, Circle of Trends

11. Rudge With a G

Complicated Futility of Ignorance,Fudge Tunnel,Earache Records,Heavy Metal,Rock,Sludge Metal

Average customer rating:

i like this heckle album better

Get their first record

the editroralist below me is on CREAK COCAIN

In contrast to that other review...

Socially aware hXc with a distinct sound.

Complicated Futility of Ignorance
Heckle
Manufacturer: Hopeless Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
Punk Revival | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
General | Rock | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000003GW4
Release Date: 1997-05-20

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Customer Reviews:

i like this heckle album better.......2004-02-04

heckle were a good band who followed the socal style of hardcore punk ala AFI in there earlier days, but they were from jersey, where ensign and mouthpiece resided and definitely have a clear love for old school NYHC. where as the first album, we are not laughing with you, was more punk, this album finds steve cunningham getting more involved in the gorilla biscuits tendencies that he only hinted at on his first album. while not anything new in terms of style, steve brings a good dose of guitar dynamic to an otherwise basic music form. heavily influenced by dag nasty at times, it is the little guitar flourishes that decorate this album. that and steve has a knack for writing catchy ass hardcore songs....

some of these songs remind of some of the best late 80's NYHC songs that were never written, "along for the ride", "jokes on me", "dependence", "so much the same" with ther fast rhythms leaading into a classic hardcore breakdown, sometimes complete with youth crew vocals. other songs are of the more fast punk variety found on alot of socal hardcore bands such as pennywise, AFI, and bad religion and of course dag nasty (though they were from DC). there is a cover song, "C.O.I. - convenience of ignorance" that is from an old band of steves and the drummers called seven years war that were from vermont. they were way more metallic but with dense mathy rhythms that would've made bands like converge and coalesce proud.

Get their first record.......2002-03-08

After We're Not Laughing With You, I was stoked for this to come out and bought it without listening to it. That was a mistake.

Gone are the melodic hardcore hooks from the first album, and in place is just fast, generic music, without a soul.

I think punk rock is the most dynamic musical genre but all the songs on this album sound the same.

Heckle displayed so much talent with their first record but had nothing left for round two, and appropriately called it quits after this album.

the editroralist below me is on CREAK COCAIN.......2000-02-11

this cd is great. and has a very distinct sound to it. the first cd is may be better however, out of ten this probably is a 9.5 the other HECKLE(were not laughing at you) would be a ten. melodic hardcore with a distinct sound. you may enjoy

OTHER HECKLE HAS BACK UP VOCALS FROM DAVE OF A.F.I.

In contrast to that other review..........1999-08-05

This is by no means original hardcore, in thought or in musical prowess. It does have good breakdowns and some keen sing-a-long choruses, but many of the songs run together, which is good if you like the record but a serious fault if you dont.

Socially aware hXc with a distinct sound........1999-01-23

Wow. That is the first thought that came to my mind the first time i heard this cd. Incredible hXc punk songs breaking the typical hXc mold. Incredible guitar work and even more impressive lyrics. Any one can take something from what Steve Cunningham (singer/guitar/lyrics) has to say on this cd. Buy it, NOW!

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La Complicada Futilidad de la Ignorancia
It Is Heavy. Heavy. And Did I Mention Heavy?
sludgy fuzz guitar bliss
try and top this

Complicated Futility of Ignorance
Fudge Tunnel
Manufacturer: Earache Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rock | Styles | Music

General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

Creep Diets
In a Word
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Creep Diets

ASIN: B000005842
Release Date: 1994-10-25

Tracks:

Random Acts Of Cruelty
The Joy Of Irony
Backed Down
Cover Up
Six Eight
Long Day
Excuse
Find Your Fortune
Suffering Makes Great Stories
Circle Of Friends, Circle Of Trends
Rudge With A G
Bonus Track

Customer Reviews:

La Complicada Futilidad de la Ignorancia.......2005-11-25

Alex Newport ha plasmado en Complicated Futility of Ignorance, trabajo final de este britanico power trio la mezcla de un trash con la densidad del Death y el grind pero con un concepto pensante y existencialista lo cual todo puesto junto conforma un album fascinante y por demas eclectico, el aspero sonido de los riffs alcanza niveles atmosfericos, como en "random acts of cruelty" o "circle of friends,circle of trends" el intro para "cover up" es realmente cautivador y excitante la ruidosa estatica de las cuerdas de Newport tocada alreves con notable distorsion y voces fraseando cosas nada entendibles lo que da una sensacion de estar descendiendo al mismisimo infierno todo en unos cuantos segundos y entonces el estallido de dicho track rodea el ambiente, este es un album basico si te gusta Fudge Tunnel junto con Creep Diets.

HM

It Is Heavy. Heavy. And Did I Mention Heavy?.......2003-03-24

Fudge Tunnel's enigmatic mix of sludge, doom, and strait up heavy metal has captivated listeners since their forming in Nottingham, England. With their final full length release 'The Complicated Futility of Ignorance' they show have much they have grown as a band. Their heavy, "fuzzed out" riffs have become louder and louder as the band progressed and at their peak can break down small buildings in played loud enough. As I have said before, Fudge Tunnel has taken their sound to a whole new level. Unlike their previous albums - though all extremely great records - `The Complicated Futility of Ignorance's' production is above par; leaving distortion on when intended. Another great thing about this album is its Paul De Amore (ex-Tool) like bass lines; it appears that the bassist picked up some great ideas. The guitars are as great as always, no real change there. The drumming is absolutely fantastic, it shows its diversity by playing well on all the tracks. Vocally the album is great. The vocals are hard to describe - something like a Ministry type yell. The diversity on this album is very apparent with doom style tracks like "Find Your Fortune" and "Six Eight" (think about modern Neurosis or Khanate) to faster, heavier metal tracks like "Suffering Makes Great Stories" and "Random Acts of Cruelty" (done in Fudge Tunnel's own style of heavy metal). The best track on the album is "Excuse". The lyrics, the music, the vocals, the chorus ("I don't need an excuse to hurt myself..."), everything is just perfect. Their cover of "Pope Calvin III" (track 12) kicks in after five minutes of silence and just slays. Still, songs all bands need a song like "Suffering Makes Great Stories" with its perfect pitch of heaviness, and great riffs. Like the Melvins, Fudge Tunnel is a band that will never of out of style. Their last album is a serious MUST OWN to heavy metal lovers everywhere. Head bang until your g oddam ned neck snaps.

sludgy fuzz guitar bliss.......1999-07-25

Fudge Tunnel shows once again they are the masters of thick, layered distortion guitars, mad hooks, and a grooving bass lines. Smashing Pumpkins meets Helmet.

try and top this.......1999-04-06

The Complicated Futility Of Ignorance just goes to show you how far these guy's have grown as musicians. The drums are stomping and violent with alot more depth and a more open sound. The guitar is thick and distorted with riffs that leave you wanting more.The bass is fat and ripped a hole in my new speaker. This is Fudge Tunnel's Last full length album and one of there best. If you like Fudge Tunnel you will love this one.

Average customer rating:

Get it if you like what you're hearing

Complicated Futility of Ignorance
Fudge Tunnel
Manufacturer: Caroline Distributio
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B00000CY0Q
Release Date: 1994-10-25

Tracks:

Random Acts Of Cruelty
The Joy Of Irony
Backed Down
Cover Up
Six Eight
Long Day
Excuse
Find Your Fortune
Suffering Makes Great Stories
Circle Of Friends, Circle Of Trends
Rudge With A G
Bonus Track

Customer Reviews:

Get it if you like what you're hearing.......2005-12-09

Some wonderful song titles, but the band sounds like it has run out of ideas. Not to dismiss the great riffs on this CD, but be advised -- every previous Fudge Tunnel release (+ "In A Word," the mop-up CD that followed this one) should be purchased first.

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