Klank

Downside (Tooth & Nail)
by Scott Hefflon

Half of New York’s Circle of Dust was Klank. The other half was Scott Albert. With Downside, I realize it was mostly Albert’s voice and songwriting diversity that made Circle of Dust a real exception in the electronic music genre. Klank is more metal industrial – Ministry, and Fear Factory obviously come to mind, but the guitars are much deeper, more grinding death – and Klank’s voice is definitely more extreme than radio-friendly hard music. Scott Albert’s programming and production are what take Klank’s music over the edge. While the basis is a chugging rhythm and roaring vocals, Alberts’ layering of percussion, twisted keyboards, and horror movie samples (too short to really isolate) are the elements that keep you playing the songs again and again. While Klank might appeal to fans of Ministry, Korn, and Fear Factory, I’d love to hear from Scott Albert again. Circle of Dust had passionate songs of beauty and aggression, melody that’d make you weep and energy that’d make your body move.