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2006-05-19

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Artist

Matmos

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Matador

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Electronic

Matmos is an American experimental electronic duo active since the mid-1990s and based in Baltimore, Maryland. Named after a "seething lake of evil slime" from the cult sci-fi film Barbarella, Matmos gained prominence for their postmodernist approach and ability to create "listenable" music from bizarre objects. Their releases feature samples and sources ranging from amplified crayfish nerve tissue to solid gold coins and plastic riot police shields.

Daniel and Schmidt, the members of Matmos, create concept albums with diverse themes such as surgical procedures, Western/country genres, medieval music, various types of plastics, whirlpool washing machines, and ganzfeld experiments & parapsychology. They have been signed to labels like Matador Records and Thrill Jockey Records.

Throughout their career, Matmos has collaborated with guest musicians including Lesser, Jon Leidecker (Wobbly), Keith Fullerton Whitman, Dan Deacon, Jason Willett, Owen Gardner and members of Horse Lords, People Like Us, Matthew Herbert. They have also worked extensively with Björk on remixes as well as her albums Vespertine and Greatest Hits.

U.S. independent label based in NYC; for company roles and copyrights please consider [l390562] for the USA, [l=Matador Records Ltd.] for the UK company division and the generic company profile relating to either legal entities [l=Matador Records (2)] 
[b]Note that while some Matador releases are exclusive to North America or Europe, they use one numbering system for all releases, so it is not necessary to enter them under separate labels.[/b]

The Matador label began in 1989 when [a=Chris Lombardi] dragged the Austrian duo H.P. Zinker into Wharton Tiers’ Fun City studio to record OLE-001, ...and there was light. Run out of Chris’ New York apartment, Lombardi added artists such as the Dustdevils, Railroad Jerk and Superchunk to the initial roster. Joined by longtime Homestead Records manager Gerard Cosloy in 1990, Matador experienced its first taste of crazed media attention & big sales with the North American release of Teenage Fanclub’s debut long-player, A Catholic Education. Over the years, the label has moved from shoebox sized offices to larger and larger complexes, the staff has grown from 2 to 24, and the roster has simply exploded. As well as functioning as the North American home to Pavement, Liz Phair and The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Matador has helped artists such as Yo La Tengo, Cat Power, Cornelius, Solex, Pizzicato Five, Helium and the Arsonists reach audiences worldwide.

Matador has also served as the North American licensee for a number of exceptional international acts, including Belle & Sebastian, Mogwai, Boards of Canada, Red Snapper, Arab Strap and others. Since 1996, Matador has maintained separate offices and staff in London. In addition to supervising the promotion, sales and marketing of Matador titles on the continent, Matador Europe has also licensed recordings from some of North America’s most acclaimed new artists, M. Ward, Sleater-Kinney, Modest Mouse, and Superchunk to name a few.

While Matador has often been characterized (not by the label itself) as an underground or "indie" rock label, over the years, the label’s musical direction has grown, to the point where many hip hop, electronic and experimental acts play as prominent a role in the label’s sound & future as any number of singer/songwriters and rock bands. Sometimes all of the above converge.

During the 1990s, Matador entered into partnerships with [l=Atlantic] and [l=Capitol Records]. In 1999, Lombardi & Cosloy purchased back Capitol's 49% share of the label, and in 2002, [l613604] purchased 50% of the legal entities behind the Matador label / imprint [l390562] and [l291335] and took over Matador's worldwide marketing.

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The Rose Has Teeth In The Mouth Of A Beast is an experimental album released by Matador. This avant-garde masterpiece pushes the boundaries of sound and challenges traditional notions of music. With its unique blend of electronic beats, unconventional instruments, and unexpected samples, this album takes listeners on a captivating sonic journey.

Matmos, the duo behind this groundbreaking work, skillfully combines elements from various genres to create a truly innovative sound. From glitchy electronic textures to hypnotic rhythms, each track on The Rose Has Teeth In The Mouth Of A Beast offers a distinct sonic experience. The album seamlessly weaves together disparate sounds and influences, resulting in a cohesive and mesmerizing collection of songs.

One of the defining features of this album is Matmos' use of unconventional instruments and objects as musical tools. They incorporate everything from amplified crayfish nerve tissue to the sound of liposuction surgery into their compositions. This unorthodox approach adds an element of surprise and intrigue to each track, making for an immersive listening experience.

The Rose Has Teeth In The Mouth Of A Beast also showcases Matmos' talent for sampling and manipulating found sounds. They draw inspiration from a wide range of sources, including field recordings, historical speeches, and pop culture references. These samples are expertly woven into the fabric of the music, creating layers of meaning and depth.

This album is not for the faint-hearted or those seeking conventional melodies. It is a bold exploration into the possibilities of sound and a testament to Matmos' artistic vision. Whether you are an avid fan of experimental music or simply curious about pushing musical boundaries, The Rose Has Teeth In The Mouth Of A Beast is sure to captivate and challenge your auditory senses.

The Rose Has Teeth In The Mouth Of A Beast

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