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Artist
Dull Schicksal
12+ albums
Avant-GardedutchProgressive rockexperimentalExperimental Rock
about
Rotterdam, Netherlands based band which was active from 1984 to 1997. ”Schicksal” is German for “fate”. Dull Schicksal started as a weird pop band inspired by the likes of Swell Maps, Television Personalities and The Red Krayola but turned into to an experimental playground for all the different musicians that 'visited' the band during it's more then 12 years of existence. So after the 'pop' period (1984-1985) came the 'free no waverock, influenced by free jazz-period (appr. 1986), which was followed by the 'guitar noise, glenn branca meets pere ubu-period (appr.87-88) after which the different styles and periods tumbled over each other to finally come to a more consistent music that kept evolving in new directions but in a more contrived manner. The 6 cd's that were released in the 90ties all had their own themes and starting points; - They Saved Hitler's Brain (1991) was inspired by exploitation movies & the mythical aspects of doing bad things. - Neem Die Pijp Uit Je Muil Jij Hond (1992) was made by 'Dull Schicksal Extended' and was more hardcore-jazz influenced. - Dikke Mannen (1993) was mainly sung by female guest vocalists and was about the beauty of misery. - Herfstblad'ren (1994) was DS's view on punk rock and (something that was misunderstood by everybody else!) it's logical follow up the No Wave. - Dull's Dullest Vol II (1995) was a mish mash of old songs that were never released, some strange improv stuff for the radio, film-music and a few live-tracks - Ambush (1
