Like electro-pop pioneers before him like Kraftwek, John Foxx, and early Human League, Joy Electric's latest effort entitled, "Hello Mannequin"is electronic music made the way it was originally intended, with a slight nod towards the future. Written, produced and recorded by Ronnie Martin at the band's own Electric Joy Toy Company, the album is being completed entirely on a vintage Roland System 100 analog modular synthesizer system. With no computers, drum machines, samplers or traditional instrumentation, the classic songwriting influences that shape Martin's work also add a slight bit of tension to the intricate synth programming.
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Hello Mannequin
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Disloyalist Party
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The Works of Unknowns
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The Singing ARC
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Song for All Time.
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Birth of the Telegram, 1814
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Who Are Friends?
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Wolf in the Bend
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From Mount Chorus
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Phonograph Plays, Part and Parcel
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Nikola Tesla
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Post Calendar
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I Am a Pioneer
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A Page of Life
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Average Customer Rating: CDRelease Date: 06/01/2004 Label: Tooth & Nail Records Distributed By: Chordant (EMI) Category: General ISBN 10: 5559706744 ISBN-13: 724359830728 Product Code: 51386 Length: 4.96L x 5.66W x 0.39H inches Weight: 0.22 (lbs)
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Hello, This is no Mannequin
September 6, 2004
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Anonymous from Indiana |
I have always been a fan of Joy Electric and electronic music in general. So, for me, I have enjoyed JE's new cd. Most people, esp. those who really don't dig JE's electronic style and Martin's voice, will likely be turned off. Also, Ronnie's lyrics are not as clear as one may want, his songwriting reminds me of his brother who fronts Starflyer 59, another genius band, but remains some of the best stuff in the JE catalog. Don't get me wrong, Mannequin is far from his best work but nevertheless, it is a great cd for those who love electronic music.
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