From Enfer Vert
"Note: Remastered CD edition with bonus live track not included in download. Download version is original master from the cassette.
“Much needed reissue of the first Hypertrophy cassette where Anthony Saunders introduced his latest work focused on power lifting and body building. “Sarcoplasmic / Myofibrillar” presents nearly 30 minutes of expertly crafted harsh noise and rhythmic loops reminiscent of the grind of the gym before a brief cool down and an additional recording of the first live Hypertrophy performance not available on the original cassette. Showcasing Anthony’s attention to detail, every sound is where it should be. This is power lifting noise at its finest and a perfect execution of a concept and reminds me of why I fell in love with noise. “
- William Berry of Amethyst Sunset
"2024 is the year Anthony Saunders cracked the code for live performance, making Hypertrophy the new must-see live noise act. Three critical elements combine: the visuals projected on and around him, the utilization of his body and dumbbells, and, most vitally, the sound: the result of decades spent as both a creator of noise and a lover of the art form. "Sarcoplasmic / Myofibrillar" showcases the masterful dynamism, pacing, sampling and texture-work at the core of the project. This is a mission statement by a craftsman conducting a masterpiece for his own consumption: a confluence of passions and obsessions weaved together brutally and deftly. I could say I envy the one for whom this is their first-time listen, but, speaking from experience: it keeps getting better with every spin."
- Bryan Gilroy of Viodre"