| Ging Ging | ||||
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| Released | January 13, 2000 | |||
| Genre | Electro-industrial | |||
| Length | 65:49 | |||
| Label | Re-Constriction | |||
| Producer | Kevin Kipnis | |||
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Ging Ging is the debut studio album by Purr Machine, released on January 13, 2000, by Re-Constriction Records. [1] [2] [3]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   |
Steve Kurutz of Allmusic criticized Ging Ging for being "difficult album to listen to" that "create[s] a near impenetrable aural wall for listeners." Despite this, "he concluded that during the album's softer moments, "Regarding Mary" and "There's More" among them, the album does achieve moments of beauty." [4] Aiding & Abetting praised Betsy Martin's performance and the band for drawing from a broad ranges of influences. [5] Exclaim! critic Matt Mernagh gave it mixed review, saying "about the only thing Purr Machine won't do on their full-length debut is create a headache with their odd sounding goth electronica and fuzzy guitar." [6]
All lyrics are written by Betsy Martin, except "Send Me an Angel" by David Sterry; all music is composed by Kevin Kipnis, except "Send Me an Angel" by Richard Zatorski.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Moon and My Head Are Full" | 4:15 |
| 2. | "Regarding Mary" | 7:03 |
| 3. | "Speak Clearly" | 4:52 |
| 4. | "Darjeeling" | 2:51 |
| 5. | "Keep Calm" | 5:50 |
| 6. | "Perspicuous Minds" | 5:29 |
| 7. | "Circumstance" | 4:00 |
| 8. | "Phoebe" | 7:15 |
| 9. | "The Enormity of It All" | 5:51 |
| 10. | "Cerebellum" | 4:57 |
| 11. | "Anice" | 3:50 |
| 12. | "Send Me an Angel" (Real Life cover) | 4:58 |
| 13. | "There's More" | 4:38 |
Adapted from the Ging Ging liner notes. [7]
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| Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2000 | Re-Constriction | CD | REC-038 |
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