The Idiots, Idiots Mini Album

The Idiots, Idiots Mini Album - In March of '94, Dublin-based drone guitar rockers 'The Idiots' released their debut, self-titled mini album on CD and cassette. The seven-track sludge fest was released on Dirt Records and has of yet not been followed up.

The tracklisting is as follows:

1. Slow

2. I Should Go

3. Rekcollector

4. Pinned

5. Screwdriver

6. Idiot Falls

7. Success

From the start of the CD you are dragged into the slow-paced guitar drone of the track "Slow." Lasting for 4mins 20sec, the bass-heavy track slowly unfolds itself with a very peaceful and relaxed atmosphere to it. The group sound very similar to that of 'Sonic Youth' and 'Big Black' even though the group deny ever really listening to the band's themselves.

As for the rest of the album, the tracks seem to hold the same droning quality that somehow locks you into the subtle suspension brought about by the songs' structures. The drums are often very monotonous as are the lyrics, but this only adds to the aura of the tracks. After an initial listen though, you're probably going to be a little bored of the group's music. I can't help but think of a slowed-down 'Sonic Youth' without the beautiful complexities that the band managed to produce.

The mini-album is well-produced and includes some nice artwork.