CAUSTIC
‘Justin Bieber's Never Say Never'
SELF-RELEASED

It has been a good year for Caustic. Not only has Matt Fanale silenced critics with his most accessible album to date but he has also secured his place as one of the most polarizing personalities in the industrial scene. But whether you love his dry sarcasm or loathe his flaunting of convention it is hard not to have an opinion. With this in mind Matt has released a free thank you for his fans and supporters via the Caustic website in the form of a remix album.

Having already released one remix album this year it is interesting to hear what else can be done to ‘The Golden Vagina...' which hasn't already been done on the Metropolis released ‘Douche Ex Machina'. Thankfully the answer is yes. The album has opted to lean towards the deconstructed and interesting vein of remix rather than the generic dance numbers. This not only shows off how well constructed the original songs were, but also how talented the remixers are in remaining such strong songs. Ambassador 21's take on ‘White Knuckle Head Fuck', Sinsect's version of ‘Chum The Waters' and Surgyn's ‘Floor Whore Disko' in particular provide strong beat orientated reconstructions, but retain a demented cut-up effect throughout that forces you to sit back and listen.
Add to this a new original track from Fanale in the form of ‘P5y8-« ®«07®h (Wet on the Dancefloor)' - with it's cheesy electro edge and annoyingly catchy lead vocal - as well as the crushing cover of Cubanate's ‘Oxyacetalyne' featuring Be My Enemy and this is an appealing combination.

With the free remix album now an acceptable payback for fan loyalty that has become as disposable these days as a free badge it is good to see there are still artists who are willing to put the time and effort into these and make it a worthwhile listen.

[4/5]