Raggedy Angry – How I Learned To Love Our Robot Overlords

Releasedate: 15-09-2010; Label: Danse Macabre
By: Nina Mende

Based in Toronto, Canada, Raggedy Angry plays a fusion of sounds ranging from synth-pop, alternative rock, punk and metal all blended into one slickly produced package. The band started in 2006 as Irvin Scabtree and Pressit at the age of only 17, released a 12 song debut record entitled Take Me, Break Me, Make Me Pretty. The album set the tone for things to come with a monstrous electro rock sound featuring Pressit’s chunky guitar riffs complemented by Scabtree’s propensity for electronic hooks.2008 saw the band fill out with drummer, The Pull-Out Method, lead guitarist Uncle Daddy, and bassist C-Man being added to the fold. The newly minted quintet’s sound took on a more aggressive feel while maintaining a nerd-pop electronic resonance. The new outfit caught the interest of famed producer Dave Ogilvie (NIN, Marilyn Manson, Skinny Puppy) who was a perfect match for the band.

The music on Raggedy Angry’s latest album called “How I Learned To Love Our Robot Overlords” is noise industrial with a little rock in it. Distorted and screamed vocals blast right at you throughout all fourteen songs on this new album by the Canadians. Dark and harsh music with a somehow creepy voice lets you shiver. The CD cover is a good warning already though. Raggedy Angry is not really something for wimps. For industrial fans though this album will be a great addendum to their collection. I am sure you will hear some tracks of “How I Learned To Love Our Robot Overlords” during industrial club nights. Enjoy.

Tracklist: 01. Wake 02. Don’t Mess With The S.S. 03. Burn Your Gods 04. Fire Engine Red 05. Sick Thoughts 06. My Escape 07. Take The Home 08. Easter Island Radiaton 09. Get Fucked 10. Assimilate 11. Superjet 12. Digital Hell 13. Robot Love 14. Epiloge Cheers