Merciless finds Ohio-based experimentalist Mike Shiflet refining his signature blend of noise, drone, and electroacoustic sound-design into a forceful statement. Recorded in Columbus during the summer and autumn of 2009, this 2012 release serves as a powerful companion to 2011’s acclaimed Sufferers, bringing Shiflet’s immersive sonic textures into sharp, tactile focus.
The album’s layered compositions move from grounded, almost physical densities to fractured explorations in tone and timbre, ending on an atmospheric note that echoes its opening. Highlights include a riveting title track featuring a collaboration with C Spencer Yeh, where dissonant violin meets shimmering electronics—making Merciless an unrelenting, essential listen for fans of boundary-pushing electronic music.
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- Format: Vinyl
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- Genre: Electronic
- Release Date: 03/00/2012
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TRACKS
A1. Feeble Breaths
A2. (Breaths)
A3. Exodus And Exile
B1. (Exile)
B2. Merciless
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