Hum - Electra 2000 {Out of Print}

Hum - Electra 2000 (2003)

Studio recordings @160

{Out of Print}

Somewhere between the fuzzed, introspective musings of the Smashing Pumpkin's "Gish" and the frenzied, driven Post-Hardcore drive of Helmet's "Meantime" lies Hum's 1993 album, Electra 2000. Existing in that gray area of not-quite Grunge but not yet fully Shoegaze either, "Electra" finds Hum in a refreshingly raw state that defies simple categorization as Mid-west Indie rock; a place where those more familiar with Hum's Sophomore album, "You'd Prefer An Astronaut", need approach with a healthy dose of caution.

Much the way fans of Sunny Day Real Estate will bicker until 12/21/12 over which of their four studio albums is the greatest record of all time, The three records that comprise Hum's canon are so distinct and engaging that a healthy argument could be made for each of them. If "Astronaut" is Hum's most accessible record and "Downward Is Heavenward" their most complex,"Electra 2000" is far and away their most aggressive. With drums that pop more than they thunder and vocals that, even when screamed, run parallel to and not above the instruments, this is Hum in their most unproduced (read: unmolested) state. Fans of producers who take a "hand's off" approach will appreciate the almost live feel this album has.

~Khyron


Track List:

1. Iron Clad Lou
2. Pinch & Roll
3. Shovel
4. Pewter
5. Scrafer
6. Firehead
7. Sundress
8. Double Dip
9. Winder
10. Diffuse

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