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Intimate
Soul-Piercing Sound
T.H.M.A. is Helen Storer, Dave Hillis and Dave Krusen.
Lead vocalist and guitarist, Helen, is the former bassist for Fluffy
and Jack off Jill and has toured worldwide with bands like the Sex
Pistols, Marilyn Manson and Foo Fighters. Dave Hillis, guitars and
keyboards, is also a record producer best known for his work with
grunge bands like Pearl Jam and Alice In Chains. Drummer, Dave Krusen,
previously played with Pearl Jam.
Their debut full-length, 'Shaping the Invisible', promises to be
an essential item in the collections of all discerning music lovers.
The CD features Hellen's hypnotic vocals layered over droning, feedback
drenched guitar music producing utterly mesmerizing and blissful
sounds. It's reminiscent of the psychedelic wall of sound approach
of bands like the Velvet Underground, Sonic Youth or some Jesus
and Mary Chain – sans their darker, harsher edges.
Any of these comparisons can only tell a small
part of the experience of T.H.M.A. Their sound is quite exquisitely
unique! Hellen’s vocals are bold, but somewhat detached. Her
enigmatic lyrics add to the otherworldly feel and create a perfect
ambient backdrop for any number of activities.
Rehash Records is scheduled to re-release Thee Heavenly Music Association's
full-length in March, 2005, which will include a bonus track.
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