It-Clings vs. Pneumatic Detach - The all too logical descend into madness

With ‘Public Space’ a disturbing process begins. Slowly, very slowly the horror in the world of thoughts of the protagonist gets revealed, he’s starting to think about hurting others and during ‘Maybe these wounds won’t heal anymore’ he actually starts to hurt himself to the edge of total insanity. Or are these just twisted, psychotic metaphors for things that would appear all to logic if we get to see beyond the brutality of the words and the detailed explanation of violent acts with ‘Spoons’ which you’ll see in a different light after the same-titled track. With every following track, we descend deeper into the darkness. The horror is sensible; it crawls inside your head. At this point in time a conscience barely exists anymore “Maybe I’ve done something bad. But these feelings will pass, always have, and always will.”

And even though this might be a scaring fact, these words just sound like what a corrupt politician would say, after pushing through another law for his own benefit; no matter what consequences there might be for other people. ‘Is it wrong for me to hate her’ for me symbolizes the breaking of the last anchor; the only thing that prevents him from doing what he thinks he’s supposed to be doing and comes to the conclusion that it’s all a total waste of time. The ‘end’ leaves us with a disturbing feeling of unease. A point I disregarded a bit is the music. This is because I think it’s only purpose on this release is to accentuate, to enforce the words and by that giving it kind of a sonic extension. It’s by no means simple or likeable but the main focus is placed on IT-CLINGS’ words here.

I’d like to pick up a question I threw in before for a conclusion. Are these really the thought s of a twisted and degenerate mind or does he just see the world for what it really is? Find the answer for yourself by listening to this unique release very closely. It’s a very intense experience to listen to this album, where words aren’t just words but like a brutal slap in your face.