Bewitched

This is the sound of a city that hasn't been cleaned up yet. Led by Bob Bert's relentless, physical drumming, the music feels like a construction site meeting a dance club. It is heavy on the low end but spiked with high-frequency noise, creating a tension that never quite resolves into a standard rock groove. It is rhythmic, abrasive, and deeply urban.

What sets this project apart is the early, experimental use of turntables and scratching within a noise rock context. Instead of the polished production of later rap-rock, this is murky and organic. The addition of violin provides a strange, melodic counterpoint to the clattering percussion and distorted guitars, making it feel like a sophisticated art project that isn't afraid to get its hands dirty.

Start with Brain Eraser to hear the full collision of Bert's post-Sonic Youth energy and the project's innovative use of sampling. It is essential listening for anyone who loves the intersection of No Wave attitude and industrial rhythm, offering a glimpse into a very specific moment of New York musical cross-pollination.