Episodes

  • Abortive Gasp: Include Me Out

    Abortive Gasp: Include Me Out
    Jan 14 2024
    Unearth the sonic experiments of Hamburg's electro pioneers, ABORTIVE GASP, with their debut album 'To Have The Second Crack.' Crafted by the visionary Harry Luehr, this album's otherworldly tracks were mixed at the 'Deutsches Elektronen Synchroton' (DESY) in Hamburg-Bahrenfeld in 1989, featuring lyrics by the enigmatic Tim Paal. What sets this release apart is its unique collaboration with the physicists at DESY, who provided the band with a vast rehearsal and recording space. Though Paal and Luehr denied any cosmic influence on their music by the nearby particle accelerators, one can't help but wonder. ABORTIVE GASP's raw, dub-infused sound always had a strong live essence, embracing its surroundings. Now, in the podcast episode 'Include Me Out,' you can delve even deeper. Experience unreleased bonus tracks in their raw mix, uncovering the uncharted territory where science and music collide. Tracklist: 1. flash and speed 2. bombscaring 3. new sermons 4. servile crouch 5. emergency case 6. digital game 7. drag strip 8. vanish at the event
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    36 mins
  • Abortive Gasp: Four Live Mixes

    Abortive Gasp: Four Live Mixes
    Sep 15 2023
    Discover more from 'A Fridge Fulla Bribes,' the groundbreaking fourth and final studio album by Abortive Gasp from 1989. This podcast brings you an exclusive glimpse into this sonic revolution, where Harry Luehr's mastery of synthesizers and drums met Tim Paal's mixing wizardry. With its audacious subtitle as an 'electronic hardcore benefit,' this album serves up a visceral, unstructured sound inspired by iconic post-industrial acts like Ministry and Revolting Cocks. Tune in to experience four raw, unadulterated tracks in their original rough mix. Abortive Gasp have never advocated the use of illegal drugs in their music!!! Tracklist: 1. Morph Pusher 2. Preservation 3. Humanity 4. Psychgod
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    19 mins
  • Abortive Gasp: A Fridge Fulla Bribes

    Abortive Gasp: A Fridge Fulla Bribes
    Sep 15 2023
    "Explore 'A Fridge Fulla Bribes,' the dynamic fourth and final studio album by Abortive Gasp from 1989. This album marked a sonic evolution as Harry Luehr handled synthesizers and drums while Tim Paal managed the mixing. With a subtitle boldly proclaiming it as an 'electronic hardcore benefit,' the album delivers a raw and unstructured sound, drawing influence from post-industrial bands like Ministry and Revolting Cocks. Dive into the iconic '(Steps to Heaven) Morph Pusher' and '(Final Fracas) Chains,' showcasing intense electro-industrial noise. On the flip side, experience industrial dancefloor vibes with 'Disco Trauma' and 'Smashed My T.V.' as we unravel the unique sound of 'A Fridge Fulla Bribes.'. Abortive Gasp have never advocated the use of illegal drugs in their music!!! Tracklist: 1. Morph Pusher (Steps To Heaven) 2. The Beast (Final Fracas) 3. Chains 4. Preservation 5. Outrage (Long Legs) 6. Smashed My TV (Legal Version) 7. Smashed My TV 8. (Stumped Distorting) Disco Trauma 9. Sororicide
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    40 mins
  • Abortive Gasp: Trashy Lady With A Raw Scent

    Abortive Gasp: Trashy Lady With A Raw Scent
    Sep 15 2023
    In winter 1988/89, Abortive Gasp recorded 'Raw Scent' in Hamburg, marking a shift toward fixed song structures. They ventured into a conventional studio for some tracks, resulting in a more radio-friendly sound. 'Raw Scent' embodies the 'EBM' genre with industrial elements, highlighted by 'Morph Pusher' and 'Reckon On You.' Despite a high-tech environment, they struggled with recording technology's analog-to-digital transition. The album humorously featured sound samples of then-UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Unlike political statements, Abortive Gasp maintained a youthful, hedonistic vibe, explaining their limited collaborations with other artists. Dive into the unique world of 'Raw Scent' in this episode. Abortive Gasp have never advocated the use of illegal drugs in their music!!! Tracklist: 1. Psychgod 2. Archaeology 3. Bastard Outrage 4. Hymn Of Fools 5. Rival Tribes 6. Raw Goodhood 7. Reckon On You 8. Investigate Suckers 9. Rhythm Eaters 10. Morph Pusher 11. Media Overload
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    34 mins
  • Abortive Gasp: Without Enlightenment

    Abortive Gasp: Without Enlightenment
    Sep 13 2023
    "Without Enlightenment," an 1989 EP by Abortive Gasp, delves into the depths of uncertainty and the quest for meaning. Through haunting melodies and evocative harmonies, it mirrors the labyrinth of life without illumination. The lyrics echo the searching spirit, yearning for wisdom and understanding amidst the darkness of ignorance. The music's ambience resonates with the contemplative, the questioning, and the introspective. It's a sonic journey through the enigmatic corridors of existence, urging listeners to seek enlightenment and to embrace the profound beauty that can be found even in the absence of answers. Tracklist: 1. Psychgod (enlightenment mix) 2. Bastard Outrage (enlightenment mix) 3. Towards The Edge 4. Archaeology (enlightenment mix)
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    24 mins
  • Abortive Gasp: To Have The Second Crack

    Abortive Gasp: To Have The Second Crack
    Sep 11 2023
    'To Have The Second Crack' marked the debut album of Hamburg's electrifying ensemble, ABORTIVE GASP. The captivating fusion of experimental sounds was composed by Harry Luehr, and the tracks were masterfully mixed a year later in 1989 at the 'Deutsches Elektronen Synchroton' (DESY) in Hamburg-Bahrenfeld, with the soulful lyrics provided by singer Tim Paal. During this period and for their subsequent two albums, the band found an unlikely ally in the physicists at DESY, who generously offered a vast auditorium for rehearsals and recording. Surprisingly, this space was underutilized during the day by scientists, leaving room for creative exploration. Paal and Luehr consistently downplayed any suggestion that the minute physical particles, accelerated just meters below the band in endless tubes at near-light speeds, could have had a spiritual or electromagnetic influence on their music. But can anyone truly rule out such possibilities with absolute certainty? ABORTIVE GASP's recordings always exuded a vibrant live energy, shaped by their dub and improvisational style. As a result, the immediate environment played a profound role in the recordings, setting them apart from meticulously refined studio productions. Dive into the world of ABORTIVE GASP and explore how their unique blend of music was shaped by the intriguing interplay of science and sound. Tracklist: 1. Deep State 2. Goodbye Enemies! 3. Chemical Senses 4. Experimental Surviving 5. Open minded 6. Shake the Foundation 7. Intermixed Corruption 8. Church is empty
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    45 mins
  • Abortive Gasp: Bunker Buster

    Abortive Gasp: Bunker Buster
    Sep 11 2023
    A counter-antinatalism compilation by Abortive Gasp. Neither the Church of Fear nor the Church of Euthanasia: Goths and life can coexist. Enjoy this album while you wait for the Bunker Busters. These will be violent impacts, not snowflakes - but nothing else helps. And they will break down the protective walls against the deadly state domination virus. Abortive Gasp have never advocated the use of illegal drugs in their music!!! Tracklist: 1. Media Overload 2. On The Floor 3. Psychgod (ext.) 4. Reckon On You 5. (Final Fracas) Chains 6. Cripple Stomp 7. Morph Pusher 8. Product Control (ext.) 9. Humanity 10.Goodbye, Enemies!
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    45 mins
  • Abortive Gasp: Bullfrog

    Abortive Gasp: Bullfrog
    Sep 11 2023
    The third and last regular album 'Bullfrog' from 1989 marks the peak of Abortive Gasp. The electro/industrial songs are mature and often recklessly wildly mixed, which, however, succeeded very well for the most part in Hamburg's DESY complex. The album title chosen by Paal as well as the accompanying cover remind in their infantile seeming kind of Monty Python or also à;Grumh..., with which he might have asserted himself against the always more sober style of Luehr. Tracklist: 1. Humanity 2. Media Overload 3. Haunted House 4. Psychgod 5. Fearless 6. On The Floor 7. Manipulated 8. Cripple Stomp 9. Product Control 10. Spilled Out
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    41 mins