Sin Disease/Jawbone of An Ass

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Aggressive, abrasive, and unsanitized, Scaterd Few is unquestionably one of the most "real" bands in alternative Christian music. Mixing up a wide range of influences, from Bowie-esque glam to Bad Brains-style reggae, hardcore, and punk, the music on the two recordings contained on these CDs defies trends and often categorization. Sin Disease, the band's debut, relentlessly pounds you over the head with short songs full of snarl and bite, or as producer Terry Taylor's liner notes explain, "[with] the stuff of real life--drugs, gangs, sex, sin, rock & roll, and the great 'through it all'; the saving grace of Jesus Christ." The follow-up, and second disc in this collection, Jaw Bone of an Ass, is more polished musically, more introspective lyrically. The musical influences are more cohesively blended, delivering an aggressive postalternative, postgrunge sound that is as safe to the establishment as a well-placed knee to the groin. --Brad Caviness

Sin Disease/Jawbone of An Ass, Music, Scaterd Few

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One of my top 5 all time favorites (and I've owned thousands of cd's)

Perhaps the best christian rock record ever.

sin disease (Christian System Of A Down)

"Expressionist" punk music

Sin Disease/Jawbone of An Ass
Scaterd Few
Manufacturer: Kmg
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
Christian Alternative | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00000HYY8
Release Date: 1998-12-10

Tracks:

Kill The Sarx
While Reprobate
Beggar
Lights Out
Later (L.A. 1989)
Groovy
Glass God (No Freedom In Basing)
As The Story Grows
U
A Freedom Cry
Scapegoat
Wonder Why
DITC
Self
Look Into My Side
Kill The Sarx II (Apocalypse)
Witchcraft
Dreams
Sinking In Sorrow
Sheets
Stretch
Once Upon....
Oom Pah Pah
Reel Not Real
Holding Stare
Dame
Ransom
Pinnacle

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Aggressive, abrasive, and unsanitized, Scaterd Few is unquestionably one of the most "real" bands in alternative Christian music. Mixing up a wide range of influences, from Bowie-esque glam to Bad Brains-style reggae, hardcore, and punk, the music on the two recordings contained on these CDs defies trends and often categorization. Sin Disease, the band's debut, relentlessly pounds you over the head with short songs full of snarl and bite, or as producer Terry Taylor's liner notes explain, "[with] the stuff of real life--drugs, gangs, sex, sin, rock & roll, and the great 'through it all'; the saving grace of Jesus Christ." The follow-up, and second disc in this collection, Jaw Bone of an Ass, is more polished musically, more introspective lyrically. The musical influences are more cohesively blended, delivering an aggressive postalternative, postgrunge sound that is as safe to the establishment as a well-placed knee to the groin. --Brad Caviness

Customer Reviews:

One of my top 5 all time favorites (and I've owned thousands of cd's).......2006-10-29

Scaterd Few led by singer/writer/musician Allan Aguirre were and are truly revolutionary. Sin Disease is perfection. Another reviewer said it well in regards to their relevance and uniqueness, "like System Of A Down before they existed." The way Scaterd Few blend styles and moods make this easy to listen to straight through. It is truly an adventure. This is a great double-disc set, but it is missing Kill The Sarx part II (Apocolypse) which is a seven minute mind trip that needs to be heard and experienced, but the songs from Jaw Bone are great too, so this is a worthy purchase. There are a total of 4 Scaterd Few cd's and I highly recommend them all. I also recommend all 3 cd's by Allan Aguirre's other band (sort of goth/pop) called Spy Glass Blue. Check his website [...]

Perhaps the best christian rock record ever. .......2005-02-25

I got the Sin Disease mc in -92, I guess, and lost it shortly after. But my life was changed. For many years I had, as I live in Norway, no success in trying to get hold on another copy, and my heart was broken. But, God is merciful: one day I heard rumours that the Scaterd Few drummer was playing with some band at a small place in Oslo in the evening. At the concert I met a friend of mine that's also a Scaterd Few fan. I suggested to him that the drummer might be a Scaterd Few legend, but he couldn't believe it 'cause the band sucked. I was almost convinced, but my memory of the old mc cover said there was something familiar about the drummers face. So, after the concert I asked him if he was who I thought he was, and so he was, he told me. And when I told him that I'd looked for "Sin Disease" for many years he gave me a copy of the record I'm reviewing. I was whole again.

"Sin Disease" is truly original in that it's very honest and personal + that it shows technical skills in a most creative and musical way.

"Jawboneofanass" is no good, but no matter how many lousy records you couple with "Sin Disease", I'll always give it five stars.

sin disease (Christian System Of A Down).......2003-02-17

Christian System Of A Down, before System Of A Down existed.

"Expressionist" punk music.......2001-05-08

My first listen to "Sin Disease" left me speechless. I just couldn't believe my ears. Allan Aquirre (aka Ramald Domkus on the liner notes) unleashed his unique voice and musical and spiritual forcefulness on us, and the only word for it is inspired. Like expressionist painting, "Sin Disease" throws quite a bit onto the canvass. And like an expressionist painting that strikes our fancy, it's hard to define why, specifically, we like it. "Sin Disease" has a certain brilliance about it that's hard to describe but obvious upon hearing.

In contrast, "Jawboneofanass" reveals more standard musical expression. It's less chaotic, the songs have grown in length and structure, and it sounds more atmospheric and moody (thanks to the keyboards) than "SD". What has not changed is Aguirre's unbelievable voice, though he may have reigned it in a bit. "Jawboneofanass" doesn't make the immediate impression that "SD" does, and it isn't quite as satisfying. Which is not to say that it's any less uncompromising. Aquirre evidently never compromises his message or intensity.

The comparisons of Aguirre to Bowie are apt, but they don't capture the ferocity that Aguirre unleashes when he sings. Like Bowie, Aguirre is a fearless and unselfconsious singer who'll try anything. The difference lies in the fact that Aguirre seems to sing as if he's on a mission and has an important purpose. It's for this reason, on top of the brilliance of "SD" that this two-album set is worth having.

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