Jess Macintyre's latest is full of messages. "Third World" is probably one of the more powerful commentaries on our society I've heard, though not as quite relevant to American culture as he wants it to be. "Civilian Tank Dept." seems to be a bit tiresome, both musically and lyrically. This project, titled The Birth of Future, has plenty of the usual electronic noises and distorted vocals, but also some considerably insightful cultural appraisals as well.
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The Phantom Tollbooth 1998Reviewed by Shari LloydAfter the techno-dance beats on Social Conditioning, the EP which Cybershadow released in late 1997, I was expecting more of the same here. Was I in for a surprise! Little prepared me for the lush, symphonic music to be encountered on The Birth of the Future. Cybershadow is the brainchild of Jess Macintyre, and this album is his first full-length CD. As the name Cybershadow suggests, there is…
