This tape offers two
artists from the Midwestern United States who make experimental music. Forced
into Femininity is the project of Jail Flanagan. Flanagan describes her process
for creating her side as “hysterical and confrontational” and was soon followed
by a nervous breakdown. She channeled a lot of that energy into her final
product. The screeching vocals featured over numerous electronic effects from
keyboard and synths that I found waiting for me were both hysterical and
confrontational. Included on the Forced into Femininity side is a reading of
Sylvia Plath’s “The Applicant”, which I very much appreciated.
Right Eye Rita’s side
is a bit more structured and less chaotic. That is not to say it isn’t
interesting. Nonstandard instruments such as the hand organ on the song “My
Glass”, as well as synths, accompany beautiful singing. I just don’t think, after
listening, that Right Eye Rita had a nervous breakdown after recording her
side. However, fans of acts like Zola Jesus and Weyes Blood’s pre-The Innocents
definitely ought to check out.
Right Eye Rita seems
to have a minimal web presence but you can stream Forced into Femininity’s side
here: https://forcedintofemininity.bandcamp.com/album/i-dont-exist-therefore-i-can-do-whatever-i-want