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Sounds and ideas repeat constantly, yet Street Horrrsing never feels redundant.
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It's not quite straight-up noise, and it's certainly not dance music, but if you like a bit of both, this debut from Fuck Buttons should make you a bit giddy.
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It’s just the fucking jam, like some pulsing late-night bliss-out in front of a detuned television set whereupon everyone just sits on the couch exhausted but loving it.
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Though far from flawless, removed from any brouhaha Street Horrrsing sees Fuck Buttons carve their own niche and not only produce a debut record that will claw at any prejudices over its 40-minute span but show up their drone brethren as too often resiliently stuck in the mud.
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MojoStreet Horrrsing is a six-track, 50-minute melange of iridescent synths, psychedelic drone, distorted vocals and tribal rhythm, peaking with the deftly layered counter-melodies and blissed -out propulsion of epic single 'Bright Tomorrow.' [Mar 2008, p.113]
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While Street Horrrsing may never scratch the surface of the mainstream, it is going to make an indelible mark on all those interested in ground-breaking underground music
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Using familiarity to its advantage, this duo is smart to refine its palette, making even the most migraine-inducing compositions seem like comforting lullabies.
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UncutThe key is a rhythmic edge--be it tribal drumming or waves of sound--that trip these rainbow drones into full-on euphoria. [Apr 2008, p.94]
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Street Horrrsing is, to your dad's ears (unless your dad is Lou Reed), a whole lot of noise. But what virtuosic, complicated noise it is.
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Street Horrrsing is an intelligent, singular and original release with few flaws.
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Fuck Buttons have put together an entirely unpredictable journey of sound here, and it masterfully lends itself to the group’s intentions of mixing light and dark.
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The WireDespite the use of repetition and layering, Street Horrsing's sonic make-up is often unpredictable, which is where their strength stems from. [Apr 2008, p.57]
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There are moments, however, when Hung and Power lock into something truly ecstatic, creating passages that more than account for the tremendous amount of pre-release hype that’s been softballed toward these two.
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Sure, Street Horrrsing doesn’t overtly delineate any new sonic set, but its execution and relative brevity reflect highly on these two venerable artists.
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Under The RadarFuck Buttons has widened its scope, both musically and emotionally. [Spring 2008, p.82]
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This is a great record but is very often hit or miss.
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The album backs up its momentous tone, but builds too few moments.
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When they ease back on the overdriven electronic intensity, Street Horrsing works tribal, tracelike wonders. [Apr 2008, p.98]
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Street Horrrsing is a solid if still flawed album full of enough cool moments to satisfy anyone who might be interested in checking it out.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 41 out of 68
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Mixed: 11 out of 68
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Negative: 16 out of 68
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FrankieB.May 28, 2008It's actually good, despite the at-times-admittedly obnoxious vocals and long stretches of repetitive beats!
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Feb 11, 2022Sounds and ideas repeat constantly, yet Street Horrrsing never feels redundant.
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fr3055Oct 14, 2009This album is simply spectacular, not made for easy ears. Instead, you could try with Tokio Hotel.