Frozen Niagara Falls

by Prurient

Frozen Niagara Falls cover art

Dominick Fernow's double album 'Frozen Niagara Falls' synthesizes decades of experimental work, merging punishing industrial noise and power electronics with uncharacteristically approachable elements like melodic synth passages, sparse percussion, and acoustic guitar. The production, arranged with Kris Lapke and Arthur Rizk, juxtaposes raw electronic textures and sounds from non-musical sources against a compellingly emotional and tragic core, reflecting themes of intense self-exploration and troubled human connection. By balancing brutal sonic assault with poignant introspection, the album is regarded as a landmark release that expanded the emotional and narrative possibilities of the noise genre.

Genres

  • Noise
  • Industrial
  • Post-Industrial

Tracklist

  1. Myth Of Building Bridges
  2. Dragonflies To Sew You Up
  3. A Sorrow With A Braid
  4. Every Relationship Earthrise
  5. Traditional Snowfall
  6. Jester In Agony
  7. Poinsettia Pills
  8. Shoulders Of Summerstones
  9. Wildflowers (Long Hair With Stocking Cap)
  10. Greenpoint
  11. Lives Torn Apart (NYC)
  12. Frozen Niagara Falls (Portion One)
  13. Cocaine Daughter
  14. Falling Mask
  15. Frozen Niagara Falls (Portion Two)
  16. Christ Among The Broken Glass