The Scottish band Primal Scream has been on the road since 1984. Although friends and foes agree that they have a lot to offer, their CDs are often disappointing. Usually they make the mistake of putting too many different musical elements into one album. Their latest attempts were Vanishing Point (1997) and Exterminator (2000) on which they tried to create a mix of dance, electronica and Rolling
… Stones-like rock. The eighth album Evil Heat also has too many thoughts. With almost every song there is an association with a different band. I felt like I was listening to new songs from The Chemical Brothers, Kraftwerk, The Velvet Underground and The Prodigy in succession. And if that wasn't enough, there was also a game of sound terror in the tradition of Atari Teenage Riot (Alec Empire). Of course it is not all bad. Evil Heat also has strong moments. As a listener you just don't get a moment of rest. Result: a CD that ultimately gets on your nerves and again a missed opportunity for Primal Scream. (MvP)more
