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the silver mt. zion 's latest release, kollaps tradixionales , stands out for its unmistakable symmetry spread over 4 lp sides. sides 1 and 4 begin and end the record with with the ebb and flow of long, winding movements reaching deep into their familiar repertoire of mournful strings, tensely depressed piano keys, and cries of desperation by orchestra leader efrim menuck. side 2 builds upon their more recent obsession with punk and blues with a more crushing brutality delivered in two parts, both inseparable components of the live favorite "metal bird". in contrast, side 3 turns on [...]

• Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra - Collapse Traditional (For Darling)