A Split-second
BALLISTIC STATUES
(2LP)
Mecanica / MEC103
12 Inch
BALLISTIC STATUES
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If this item in stock, then you will get an infomation E-Mail!Die belgischen Pioniere der Electronic Body Music, A Split-Second, veröffentlichen eine erweiterte Neuauflage ihres einflussreichen Debütalbums Ballistic Statues aus dem Jahr 1987, einem Meilenstein der New Beat- und EBM-Bewegung. Mit seiner Mischung aus düsterer Elektronik, Cold-Wave-Spannung und präzisen Sequenzen prägte das Album einen entscheidenden Moment im europäischen Underground der späten 80er Jahre. Diese Neuauflage vereint alle Tracks des Originalalbums und ergänzt sie um wichtige Aufnahmen aus derselben Zeit, darunter die komplette Debüt-EP der Band aus dem Jahr 1986 (A Split-Second), das Kultalbum Smell of Buddha und weiteres Material aus dieser Zeit.
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Belgian electronic body-music pioneers A Split-Second deliver an expanded reissue of their influential 1987 debut Ballistic Statues, a landmark of the New Beat and EBM movement. Blending dark electronics, cold-wave tension and precision-driven sequencing, the album helped define a pivotal moment in the late-80s European underground.
This new edition brings together all tracks from the original album and enhances them with essential recordings from the same era, including the band's complete 1986 debut EP (A Split-Second), the cult Smell of Buddha, and additional period material.
Pressed in a limited run of 300 copies on black vinyl, the release comes in a gatefold sleeve and includes a reproduction of the original lyrics insert along an exclusive poster and one postcard.
Ballistic Statues remains a defining statement—raw, innovative and far ahead of its time. This reissue brings together the core foundations of A Split-Second in one essential collection making it ideal for both long-time followers and new listeners discovering the band.[info sheet from distr.]