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The Sound of Mathematics

11/13/2000

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Filed firmly under `Techno', Force + Form does not make for good ambient listening. It comes on like steam-train; the beats bang and shigger like a good `un, demanding and rewarding active listening. For those who are not familiar with Surgeon's music, hooks and melodies are used sparingly, acting more as atmospheres to enhance the shifting rhythmic patterns that are the centrepiece of the music. Those looking for the soul of the Surgeon's music are taken down long stark, austere corridors and beatscapes. Exercize your intellectual, analytical capabilities. Force + Form is the sound of mathematics - the noise algebra would make given access to samplers and what have you. Mr. Child himself - as Surgeon is known to his accountant, no doubt - has always expressed an interest in making music that is as conceptual as it is physical, beats for the head as well as the feet. And indeed, armchair enthusiasts and clubbers alike will find plenty to get their teeth into in this Surgeon's third offering. This is not a record that pretends to be groundbreaking or "important" in any way, but nevertheless the sound of a man who knows what he's doing and clearly enjoying every minute if it. Aural algebra, anyone?"

Relentless and powerful!

Alex Hardy | 02/20/2000

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I agree with Matt Mercer when he said that it isn't anything really new or exciting but the pure power and technical strength of the Surgeon's form on this release is breathtaking. It drills a hole straight into your noggin' and then some."

SURGEON

kirusha | BROOKLYN, NY United States | 02/15/2001

(3 out of 5 stars)

"This album is his weakest. Still good, but comparing to balance or basic***** or communications, it doesn't hold. Get it only if you are a collector."