ListeningFeb 21, 2001 A.R.E. WEAPONS, A.R.E. WEAPONS by Andrew Womack New York Muscle: Equal parts Throbbing Gristle, Suicide, Grandmaster Flash, and, well, A.R.E. WEAPONS, this is a gritty, challenging debut album from the much-loved DJ pair from D.C. Thick, rough synth rhythms built for dancing. [ purchase ]