Whereas previous works by noted Finn, Mika Vainio have utilized guitar, Life (. It Eats You Up) is the first to use theinstrument as a primary sound source. A fascinating, sometimes disturbing and deeply personal work this new 10 track set bears all the hallmarks (exacting attention to detail of tone, rhythm and texture) of Vainio's previous works with some stunning surprises, such as his cover version of The Stooges' 'Open Up And Bleed'. Some tracks hark bark to the banging beat excesses of Pan Sonic, others reveal a new intensity to Vainio's work. Another superb addition to his already brilliant catalogue.