Super Madrigal Brothers is a

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duo consisting of Oliver Cobol (born Adam Bruneu) and Fashion Flesh (born John Talaga).

History

Super Madrigal Brothers' first release was ''Shakestation'' in 2002, an album which consisted of music by

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and

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composers played with altered

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consoles and electronic instruments. After the release of the album, the group toured in 2002 with

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, who had initially introduced the artists. The group's version of "

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" was included on a 2003

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compilation, ''Little Darla Has a Treat for You, Vol. 19'', which

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described as "a song sure to evoke gamer geek nostalgia". Talaga produced Momus's 2003 ''

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'', which contains a hidden track by Cobol, "The Ringtone Cycle", and Momus's 2005 ''

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''. Their 2005 release, ''Baroque in Voltage'', deals mostly with Baroque music except for their version of the finale of

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's ''

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''.Review of ''Baroque in Voltage''
Pixel Surgeon. Accessed September 14, 2007.

Track Review

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, January 21, 2005. Accessed September 14, 2007.

Review of ''Baroque in Voltage''
''Grooves'' magazine. Accessed September 14, 2007.

Discography

* ''Shakestation'' (American Patchwork, 2002) * ''Baroque in Voltage'' (Fever Pitch Records, 2005)

References

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