Smersh

Smersh The Beat From 20,000 Fathoms LP

Industrial punk set to a rhythm machine, reminding me a bit of early TG or TUXEDOMOON. Plenty of guitar-like feedback and distorted vocals set the mood for this NJ combo.

• Reviewer Tim Yohannan
• Label RRRecords
• Issue MRR #45 • February 1987

Smersh Make Way for the Rumbler cassette

Music must exhibit intensity and drive to enter any real or imagined vanguard status—and no copycat Brit-electro-hoedown will do the trick. This tape is devoid of all that is redundant; absolutely the most vibrant thing I’ve heard from an American group in the genre of late. Genuine, surreal, unmitigated craftsmanship here.

• Reviewer Tesco Vee
• Label Atlas King
• Issue MRR #23 • March 1985