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Touching Extremes

George Steeltoe Ensemble "Church of Yuh"

"One of the keywords here is "free jazz", but there's more than just powerful blasting and liberating clangour. At times - especially at the beginning of the second side - the performers engage in hypnotic repetitions and interlocking arpeggios; picture La Monte Young(er) relaxing in a NYC avant-jazz club. Yet, when the group's engine gets going, the Steeltoes build thick walls of dissonant belligerency, interspersing flows of hoarse rage with strange languages that mix treated vocals and electronic undercurrents. It's difficult but not intimidating music that does not look for appreciation at all costs but rather seeks the best way to leave a lasting impression."