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As guitarist/co-vocalist in the Bay Area's legendary sensory-overload outfit Neurosis, Scott Kelly has spent over 15 years exploring the possibilities of sonic catharsis. Setting out to record his solo debut, Kelly intended to make a record close to the raw nerve tinge of classic country music, but the results were even more intense. Similar to the way that John Cale turned open space into a wall of sound on Nico's solo outings, and Nick Drake drained his synapses into murky acoustic drones, Kelly pulls listeners into his mind by placing the focus upon the strength of the human voice as an instrument.

The most brutally honest and intense musicians are capable of thinking out loud.

From the cold ramblings of Hank Williams, Sr. to the rabid fits of Black Flag; from the anxious drone of the Stooges to the muffled resignation of Nick Drake, each of these artists has created songs with much more at stake than simply crafting postured and poised works of art. They expose their minds without any concern for the vulnerability of their thoughts.

As guitarist/co-vocalist in the Bay Area's legendary sensory-overload outfit, Neurosis, Scott Kelly has spent over 15 years exploring the possibilities of sonic catharsis. Setting out to record his solo debut, Kelly intended to make a record close to the raw nerve tinge of classic country music, but the results were even more intense. Similar to the way that John Cale turned open space into a wall of sound on Nico's solo outings, and Nick Drake drained his synapses into murky acoustic drones, Kelly pulls listeners into his mind by placing the focus upon the strength of the human voice as an instrument.

Setting out to explore the possibilities of his own voice, Kelly found acoustic guitar to be its natural companion. At times on Spirit Bound Flesh, it may be difficult to distinguish between the two instruments as Kelly's mantra-like vocals tug at .......
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As guitarist/co-vocalist in the Bay Area's legendary sensory-overload outfit Neurosis, Scott Kelly has spent over 15 years exploring the possibilities of sonic catharsis. Setting out to record his solo debut, Kelly intended to make a record close to the raw nerve tinge of classic country music, but the results were even more intense. Similar to the way that John Cale turned open space into a wall of sound on Nico's solo outings, and Nick Drake drained his synapses into murky acoustic drones, Kelly pulls listeners into his mind by placing the focus upon the strength of the human voice as an instrument.



The most brutally honest and intense musicians are capable of thinking out loud.



From the cold ramblings of Hank Williams, Sr. to the rabid fits of Black Flag; from the anxious drone of the Stooges to the muffled resignation of Nick Drake, each of these artists has created songs with much more at stake than simply crafting postured and poised works of art. They expose their minds without any concern for the vulnerability of their thoughts.



As guitarist/co-vocalist in the Bay Area's legendary sensory-overload outfit, Neurosis, Scott Kelly has spent over 15 years exploring the possibilities of sonic catharsis. Setting out to record his solo debut, Kelly intended to make a record close to the raw nerve tinge of classic country music, but the results were even more intense. Similar to the way that John Cale turned open space into a wall of sound on Nico's solo outings, and Nick Drake drained his synapses into murky acoustic drones, Kelly pulls listeners into his mind by placing the focus upon the strength of the human voice as an instrument.



Setting out to explore the possibilities of his own voice, Kelly found acoustic guitar to be its natural companion. At times on Spirit Bound Flesh, it may be difficult to distinguish betwe.......
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