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''Young Effectuals'' is the second release from the
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-based band
The Helio Sequence The Helio Sequence is an American indie rock duo from Beaverton, Oregon, signed to Sub Pop. The band consists of Brandon Summers on vocals and guitars and Benjamin Weikel on drums and keyboards. History Summers and Weikel formed The Helio Sequ ...
. It was released on October 9, 2001, by
Cavity Search Records Cavity Search Records is a record label in Portland, Oregon that was formed in 1992 by Christopher Cooper and Denny Swofford. It is known for producing debut records by Hazel, Heatmiser, The Helio Sequence, King Black Acid, Richmond Fontaine, ...
. It is less pop-oriented than their later albums, and it features longer songs densely layered with synthesizers.


Reception

In his review of the album for
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, Richie Unterberger says the Helio Sequence combine "dense electric textures in which the voice is just another hazy element with atmospheric keyboards, guitar, and electronic effects", but that the songs eventually blur "together into similar overall moods as the disc progresses."


Track listing

#"Reh.Vuh.Lee" - 2:19 #"Give, Give, Give" – 4:41 #"(Square) Bubbles" – 5:57 #"Knots" – 6:47 #"The Echo-Blomp" – 4:44 #"Nothing's Ok: Everything's Fine" – 4:54 #"Cut The Camera" – 5:59 #"Fall And Winter/Necktie Noose" – 6:04 #"Kablerium Vs. Obliviousity" – 5:37 #"Take, Take, Take" – 6:59


Credits

* Christopher Cooper - Graphic design, visual arts * John Eckenrode - Graphic design, visual arts * The Helio Sequence - Producer, engineer, mixing * Michael McGuire - Photography * Brandon Summers - Guitar, vocals, graphic design, visual arts * Benjamin Weikel - Drums, keyboards, vocals, engineer, mastering * Juleah Weikel - Graphic design, visual arts


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External links


''Young Effectuals''
review at
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