"When
In Vanitas... "
catalog
number: GR#17
LP / CD
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BRISE-GLACE is the "cut-up"
band formed by Jim O'Rourke, Darin Gray, Thymme Jones & Dylan Posa. In
the tradition of CAN, THIS HEAT and FAUST, BRISE-GLACE is as much about
deconstructing the functions of rock music, as it is operating as a rock
band. Shifting moods and temper, BRISE-GLACE masterfully interweave disparate
introductory "scenes" that simultaneously challenge expectations and question
definitions. Also featured are Henry Kaiser, Christoph Heeman (HNAS) and
David Grubbs. "The most intriguing rock music of the 90's" - the WIRE
SONGS:
Neither Yield Nor Reap
Host Of Latecomers 
Stump Of A Drowner
Restrained From Do And Will Not (Leave)
One Syntactical Unit
LINE UP:
Darin Gray: electric bass
Thymme Jones: drums
Jim O'Rourke: guitar, organ, tape, razor blade
Dylan Posa: guitar
GUESTS
Gene Coleman: bass clarinet
Dave Grubbs: organ
Christophe Heemann: tape
Henry Kaiser: guitar
Carolyn Faber: percussion
Engineered by
Steve Albini and Jim O'Rourke.
Mixed by Jim O'Rourke / Cover art by Jim and Mark Fischer
FUN FACT(S): U.S. Maple's first LP, "Long Hair In Three Stages" was taped over the outtakes from this album. All of the edits on "When In Vanitas" were hand cut by Jim's trusty razor blade - no computers! Well under 1,000 copies of the original vinyl pressing exist! Many were damaged by the freight carrier enroute to Europe. Brise-Glace is french. It's the most mispronounced band name in the SKiN GRAFT discography.
Also see: YONA-KIT, YOU FANTASTIC!, CHEER-ACCIDENT
