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 Dr Kevorkian & The Suicide Machine: The Ironman [2000]
The Ironman was released by DDV Laboratories and distributed through Universal Music. The album features engine room ambiences as key-setting drones. Amidst the percussion of machinery and steam Reyne set vocals and strings as melodic elements."
The Ironman was recorded at Beaver Studios with funding from Creative New Zealand. "A groundbreaking album - Probably the most eerily beautiful and disturbing album you will hear from a New Zealand artist this year ".
New Zealand Musician.
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"The Ironman is a concept album, a study in science, technology and humanity. Stunning poetry... evocative and moving". Real Groove Magazine.
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"Dr Kevorkian and The Suicide Machine may just be making the most important sound of 2002. An enchanting patchwork of ethereal harmony, unabashed gothic melody, and a cerebral songwriting swagger, 'The Ironman' is simply stunning. A thoroughly unique work of art from start to finish, a casual aural menace captivates Jordan Reyne's vocals that little bit further. Whether by hook or crook, you MUST own this album. RATING - 5 / 5". Channel 4 (UK)
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"Sculpting samples into dark & disquieting images - The closest thing we have to a local Trent Reznor". The NZ Listener. |
 "Jordan Reyne... she's shrewd, has a history and keeps on going, with a weird mind and stories that evoke photographic snapshots. This music has beauty, but there's a trace of canker now and then, a lament where the sounds help create and distort the mood. The reason it can be enchanting is because of the impeccably measured vocals that have a delightful timbre of mischief.
Musically it's always moody to one degree with the guitar and percussive slant of ‘Measurement' being particularly anxious, ‘Part II' set in a station with tannoy announcements and clunky footfalls being picturesque, but ‘Not Because' ends with fluttering mayhem and what I find weird is how the songs are just one step away from sleek, gorgeous mainstream accessibility! [The Ironman] is a beautiful, perverse album, which will reap further rewards the more you allow it to". Mick Mercer (UK)
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"The most innovative, emotive and experimental music ever to come out of New Zealand". Salient Magazine (Victoria University) |
"Husky and thoughtful female vocals ride over a wide-ranging alternative spectrum of sound, from rock and acoustic guitars, to mellow and haunting synths. That said, this sound is distinct, with Jordan's vocals being able to reach any scale, no matter what the music around her may be doing, making for a varied listening experience. This is what the scene needs – more bands willing to give something new a go, and Dr Kevorkian seem to be amongst those leading the way". Hard Wired (UK). |
"bleak but beautiful soundscapes that utilise found sounds, warped metallic effects and Reyne's strong, riveting vocals. The depth of feeling and atmosphere reveal an artist who wouldn't be out of place on a world stage". The Dominion. |
The Ironman was voted "Best New Zealand Dark-end Album" in the G.U.N.Z readers polls for 2000. The Tracks "Gotham City" and "The Keening Song" were 1st equal for best song of 2000.
Jordan Reyne/Dr Kevorkian have also been nominated twice for a New Zealand Music Award.
Dr Kevorkian & The Suicide Machine were also nominated for a B-Net Student Radio Network award in 2000.
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Personnel: The "Iron Man" Programming, Arrangements & Vocals by Jordan Reyne. Guitars (Tracks 6 & 10) Barnowl Dromgool. Bass: Jazz Murphy. Other Guitars: Jordan Reyne. Drums (Live) Written by Rikki Cooch. Performed by Luke Casey. Additional Programming by Simon Holloway, Joradn Reyne & Gareth Price. Production: Jazz Murphy, Simon Holloway & Joradn Reyne. Executive Producer: Rob McDermott. *Track 7 Cellos Simon & Gareth. Photography: Jordan Reyne. All Songs Copyright DDV Laboratories 2000 Written & Programmed at DDV Laboratories. Recorded at Beaver and Helen Young Studios. Mixed & Mastered at Beaver Studios. |
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