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SHUTDOWN
12 Inch
08.12.17
mindtrip is glad to introduce dold, a huge young talent from the swedish techno scene. known for his first releases on float records and his platform arsenik, ‘shutdown ep showcases a big range of his musical identity. dold takes us into a hypnotic journey with his melodic interpretations, while he moves things faster on the darkest side of this ep, with his driven techno tracks fully inspired by 909 patterns and analog synth jams. we are really happy to welcome such a young and furious spirit on the label, and we do believe his tunes work best if you play them out loud. this is mindtrip!
MICROGRAVITY
12 Inch
08.12.17
eplex & mikrokosmos, two studio partners in berlin, release their 2nd album “microgravity”. from athmospheric to post-industrial moods, a wider range of musical elements are examined in the 11 track album. handcrafted and spacy sounddesign, mainly based on analog hardware, subtle noise textures as well as driving rhythms are the gravitational forces throughout the auditory journey. in the 5 track vinyl edition, side a is more inside a relaxing dimension, whereas side b offers 2 tracks with full pressure in their own style. art design in hand screen print and visual interpretation by lichtpiraten. mastering by monojo.
SEPTEMBER AND DECEMBER (LP)
12 Inch
08.12.17
the pieces were created as structured improvisations using a monophonic synth (primarily) along with a yamaha dx7 (borrowed from a friend) and possibly a guitar. recording was made on an older otari mx5050 1/2 8 track. mixing was done on a tascam m-50 console and a revox a77 1/4 machine. i recall the project happened in two bursts: i did half of it in september 85, then i finished up and edited the album together in december 85. i dont really recall making copies for anyone. i think i played it for a dozen people and that was it. just forgot about it. i remember jeff ament from pearl jam (green river back then) came by while i had it playing on my home stereo. he asked what it was and said he liked it. surprised me a little. with regard to overall aesthetic: i like the sound of machinery, but i enjoy the fragility of human error and human instinct. i like to put things into motion then climb aboard and drive. i can’t play an instrument (in the classical sense) for the life of me, so i’ve always just played things that are mostly choice rather than a convolution of style and technique. i guess you call that the brian eno school of rock.
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TECHNO WORLD (RED VINYL)
Coloured 12 Inch
08.12.17
the new zealand - detroit connection. electro empire presents the auckland based duo go nuclear and three new versions of their hit song techno world off their debut ep on bass agenda recordings.
despite the undenieable influence from early detroit electro classics by the likes of model 500, cybotron or aux 88, this well and originally crafted production offers catchy old school vibes with a powerful modern twist. go nuclear!
bringing the remix here is detroit s filthiest (aka dj nasty) - a true detroit talent who has been keeping it real since the nineties, his name alone is a seal of quality.
DONT STAY STILL (YELLOW 180G VINYL)
Coloured 12 Inch
08.12.17
“don’t stay still” is the debut ep of trim records in amsterdam. we chose amsterdam because we believe in the vibe of this fantastic city and the growing underground culture. the label comes from the passion for music, vinyls, and freedom to have fun dancing around the world from raves from 1990 to today. the 180 grams vinyl ep is made up of 4 minimal-size tek-house tracks. our first artist is tijn, a great music and sound professional from uk. proprietary of label house wax and deep edition, with recent label releases as: memora, bodyparts, isgud and many more... ep s remix has been entrusted to the rising star of bucharest romania funk e following up some great releases like raum ... musik, adult only and kurbitz.
NEXT STOP SOWETO 4: ZULU ROCK, AFRO DISCO AND MBAQANGA 1975-1986 (2X12 LP + CD)
2x12 Inch LP + CD
07.12.17
strut’s acclaimed series of south african music stops in at 1975 to 1985 when the township jive / mbaqanga sound had begun to embrace soul and post-punk and a slew of rock bands following the huge success of homegrown heroes harari. hidden classics from the movers, elias maluleke, kabasa and many more.
180 gram 2x12 lp in gatefold sleeve with cd-copy included.
SINTETIZAMOR (LP)
12 Inch LP
07.12.17
newly recorded, authentic brazilian boogie and disco vibes from joão donato and his son, donatinho. released by polysom brazil, import lp.
IN CASE YOU DONT KNOW WHAT TO PLAY (2X12 INCH LP)
2x12 Inch
07.12.17
in case you don t know what to play’, is committed to the world of dancing, drawing eclectic inspiration from the streets of tokyo, traditional african rhythms, us underground techno and the sound of recklinghausen.
TRIBES OF ATLANTIS EP (COLOURED VINYL)
Coloured 12 Inch
07.12.17
the last wrecks of the 2017 comes to you direct from the studio of alphonse, four tracks of bonafide and authentic hardware jams produced to the highest degree. managing to be both unconventional and familiar at the same time, this ep summarises the expertise and originality of an artist that is well versed in the history of electronic dance music. pressed on very special clear blue vinyl.
OVERNIGHT
12 Inch
07.12.17
parcels are a funk-pop group from byron bay australia, sounding like a unique blend of contemporary electronica and matured funk disco, where wide synth soundscapes and an electronic rhythm section meet spirited guitars and five-part vocal harmony.
IN THE CLOUDS
12 Inch
07.12.17
who is der opium queen? a royalty in the locality, but unknown to the masses, makes a wave to everyone for the first time with his 12” “in the clouds”. here you can find hot and humid tracks coming straight from the tschungle, then chopped and transported straight to the turntable.
FSL005
First Second Label
AT NIGHT
12 Inch
07.12.17
it s with two kisses and a hearty handshake that bordello a parigi welcome stalwart of electronic music: mr pauli. schooled on the west coast, this pivotal figure has worked extensively with likeminded visionaries to create iconic tracks as the novamen, matzo & pauli and sumerian fleet whilst producing his own unique works on labels like moustache and viewlexx. after such successes pauli returns as a solo producer, delivering to the bordello mansion two tracks of pure class. -at night- is big, bright and brilliant. hooks grip as soon as the needle lands. vintage vocoder lyrics, a particular favourite of this trailblazer, tell a tale of twilight romance while crisp beats snap and notes sail. the flip keeps the fires burning. synthlines are soaked in mediterranean sunshine, an italo disco influence coming to the fore, with lovelorn vocals used to balance this cheer-filled creation. golden sounds from a true pioneer.
DEVIANT DISCO RECORD 2 EP
12 Inch
07.12.17
four tracks of stunning french disco in a wide range of styles: from 80 s afrobeat to underground canadian cosmic groove, here is another bullet from the parisian gang!
a1/ guehi jean pantalon s craqué guéhi jean is a key figure of ivorian music and many of his records mixing funk, jazz and afrobeat are sought after nowadays. having left africa in order to make it in france, he recorded this digital afrobeat hit in paris, then went back to his native country where he died in 2012. despite his talent, guéhi jean didn t get the recognition he deserved.
a2/ michel conte & cie s magoshan a disco anthem composed for quebec cultists wearing flares, or the main theme from an obscure series? anyway it is time to acclaim magoshan s pulsing come back on the dancefloor!
b1/ jean-michel gascuel s dominus this french composer who collaborated with pierre schaeffer was also a great lyricist working for the likes of vivian vee or suzy andrews, and a fashion designer. with its latin touch, this track is a little ufo standing out of the rest of his french productions, so let us be blessed by dominus domine dominarum.
b2/michel robidoux les planètes this track by composer michel robidoux featured on a kidisk with a book called -visitons les planètes avec goldorak- and was released in canada in 1980. this incredible space jam was chosen as a macaroon for this new ep – our tribute to an amazing composer who wrote more than 325 songs and even collaborated with leonard cohen.
DDR002
Deviant Disco Records
SOFTMACHINE (LP)
12 Inch LP
07.12.17
we are proud to present sare s fourth album softmachine. it is a ten track synthesizer epic which takes us through multiple musical flavors of electronica, italo, dancefloor, disco and smooth soul pop. all threads are neatly bound up and unified by the common principles of smooth electronics, solid melody and slick song-writing. the album opens with the intro track and scene setter, dreamachine. it is a dystopian synth algorithm which is one part aural mindscape, one part electronic opus and one part sci-fi soundtrack. a perfect scene setter. everybody freak out bursts open the flood gates with a tide of funky swing, brash disco swagger and catchy lead lines. softmachine shows sare s finely honed song writing prowess with its lazy grooves, 80s sparkling synths and meandering robotized main vocal line. next the dancefloor calls with a peak-time disco vocal groover like you wanna do. it features a vocal from vaarka delivering a fine performance. multi-layered guitars, perky bass guitar and a pulsing groove power this track along. here comes that sound carries on the dancefloor vocal vein with its 4-4 beats, driving bass and sweet strings sitting perfectly alongside a multi vocalled chorused vocal from barbara grabar, kristina strasek and vanja dizdarevic. on the flipside things open with riot, sawtoothy synth waves and darting keyboard lines lead the way in this sci-fi sound track with a core of antagonism at its core. science of the beat follows with its stabby synth bass, rolling stabs and vocodered main lines. music and lies layers in sweet synth pads, melancholy meanderings and just a touch of forlorn sadness into its melodies. to round things off no chance to dance digs deep into the chic vibes with its percussive chop-guitar, on-the-beat bass guitar and swinging hand-clap disco beats. the album closes with the painfully optimistic perpetual rise, a metropolis meets vangelis like analog synthesizer masterclass
EYE IN THE SKY (180G LP)
12 Inch LP
07.12.17
the 1982 album from the alan parsons project back on 180 gram vinyl.
PAINKILLER (180G LP)
12 Inch LP
07.12.17
the 1990 album from judas priest back on heavyweight 180 gram vinyl
ANGEL OF RETRIBUTION (180G 2X12 LP)
2x12 Inch LP
07.12.17
the 2005 album from judas priest on heavyweight 180 gram double vinyl. housed in a gatefold sleeve.
KILLING MACHINE (180G LP)
12 Inch LP
07.12.17
the 1978 album from judas priest back on heavyweight 180 gram vinyl
HENDRIX IN JAZZ (LP)
12 Inch LP
07.12.17
die schönsten stücke des gitarrenhelden - von jazzmusikern neu entdeckt.
TUMBA RUMBA VOL. 2 (LP)
12 Inch LP
07.12.17
ultra-rare gems extracted from 45s and 78s records released in the 1950s and early 1960s by obscure record labels! a collection of fast, hot and intense latin songs played by cuban, puerto rican, venezuelan, mexican and north american wild dance orchestras. recorded in the 1950s / 1960s and originally released on vinyl and 78rpm shellac records. savage bongos, volcanic trumpets, atomic rumbas, mambo inferno and wild conga for a successful party of exotic ecstasy!
UOVR 017
University of Vice
union is a newly born label from the uk that’s geared towards releasing electronic experimental music, infusing techno functionality with explorative synthesis and sonic manipulation. ran by pry and royal sun, the pair have a string of releases ready to drop across the next 12 months.
the labels inaugural release, ‘un-001’ is from label co-owner pry. pervaded with left field synthesis and melancholic melodic undertones, the release takes club conformity and combines it with electroacoustic experimentation. inspired by the everyday and the mundane, the artwork created by esteemed designer, alex mccullough creates a complimentary fusion alongside the record.
HONEY MUSHROOMS
12 Inch
07.12.17
shedbug and rudolf c return to their imprint for the first time since it s debut release. breakbeats from the rainforest meet synths from the sky on this split 12” ready for all types of nightclub environments.
PLANT AGE (LP+MP3)
12 Inch+MP3
07.12.17
after numerous eps through the years, we are pleased to announce the debut lp from one of the cornerstone s of the l.i.e.s. label, terekke. we asked the man himself for some words regarding his album as to do it justice best. suffice to say we couldn t be more pleased this is happening as it stands as a truly special record for all of us. download card included
LIES100
Long Island Electrical Systems
HYPNAGOGIA (WHITE VINYL SAMPLER + FULL ALBUM MP3)
Coloured 12 Inch
07.12.17
5 track white vinyl sampler includes download-code for the whole 11 track album
‘hypnagogia’ is the debut album from label owners austen/scott. it’s all house and techno.
DCR050
Danse Club Records
SPLIT LP
12 Inch
07.12.17
experimental from holland
OVIDRIANS EYES EP
12 Inch
07.12.17
after a 10 year silence, the frequencies of radio mars are back on the line with a mini lp from the enigmatic the observer. the release features 6 tracks serving up a space journey oscillating between cinematic interludes, irresistible electro rhythm bass lines, and cosmic arpeggios. you will feel like you are traveling through an unexplored landscape, lost far and away, deep in the galaxy.
EMERGENCE REMIXED
12 Inch
07.12.17
includes remixes from vessels, rival consoles, tom hodge, kimyan law, christian loffler and ash koosha.
TRANCE WAX 3
12 Inch
07.12.17
after across-the-board support from the first 2 sell out eps, the trance wax train rolls on with another 4 cuts to slot into the start, middle and end of your sets.
ORGANN (LP)
12 Inch LP
07.12.17
at its core, organn is a record about love and duality. taking inspiration from isidore-lucien ducasse’s poem les chants de maldoror, the record is antagonistic yet often drops its temper to reveal blistered beauty within the chaos. such are the contradictory elements within the compositions themselves: widescreen claustrophobia, glimmering sludge, piercing vhs ambience. visuals come courtesy of french mixed-media artist, thomas hauser. hauser’s imagery similarly evokes retrograde surrealism and further insists on a narrative at work here, with obscured characters playing out alongside mantric piano, filmic vox and hyperspeed jungle.
INTELECTRO
12 Inch
07.12.17
shipwrec is delighted to welcome an electro pioneer into the fold. larry mccormick has been at the coal face of machine music for two decades, carving razor sharp cuts under his exzakt alias whilst spearheading future funk on his exemplary monotone records. intelectro exemplifies twenty years of experience, twenty years of music production and twenty years of talent. banger does exactly what it says, a crunching work that breaks with millisecond-perfect precision before deeper layers are unfurled. vibes feels like three compositions combined. from its spacious intro the track dives into acid chords before resurfacing in refined warmth. vintage grooves open rocker with some extra muscle added through heavy kicks as samples circle to an ever tighter noose. styles shift and strafe across the quartet leaving the lines of set expectations to blur and ultimately disappear. ride low is the final proof of this, understated percussion leading to sky soaring sytnhlines and free flowing harmonies. a 12 that melds disparate sounds with frightening ease, an artist bridging electro past, present and future.
SAY BROTHER / BUSTIN OUT OF DOORS (7 INCH)
7 Inch
06.12.17
does this need an explanation? my two favourite dj sides from stark reality catalog, for say brother i fixed the eq and made it a bit more club friendly also editing the crazy tripped out ending out which maybe controversial but always freaked the dance floor out so i cut that out to gain some extra volume and bass. on the flip we got bustin out of doors which has always been a favourite warm-up record again without the random ending. to make it extra cute i used the o.g hoagy carmichael’s music shop illustration. 500 only, no repress.
aoe027
Athens Of The North
PICNIC ATTACK
12 Inch
06.12.17
a 1997 house classic from french producer i:cube.
form the label: this record is pure italian craftsmanship and brought to you by mushrooms project & almunia. expect dark balearic summer vibes all over this one. fellow countrymen daniele baldelli & dionigi gave arena raindrops a cosmic makeover. artwork coverage comes from the north of the netherlands where klaas jonkman was inspired by the rupicola peruvianus to paint the cover of this record. enjoy this piece of art.
PRESSURE (LAURENT GARNIER REMIX)
12 Inch
06.12.17
massive laurent garnier remix on this classic 1997 versatile release from dj gilb-r.
BORDERS / RED DESERT (KLARA LEWIS, BIOSPHERE REMIXES)
12 Inch
06.12.17
carmen villain & jenny hval’s borders has gotten wonderful remix treatment from our favorite klare lewis. also biopshere has done a rare remix of red desert. both remixes are out now on limited edition 12” (only 300 made, and no repress).
STS32512
Smalltown Supersound
TOSW 001 (180G / VINYL ONLY)
12" (180g / Fullcover / Shrinked)
06.12.17
with its inception almost a year ago, we fall into the last release for 2017. this time it comes as a special limited package of remixes which include guti, shaun reeves and olivian nour, all of whom have put together some amazing finishing touches to maher daniels feelings from the other side album.
DARK OF THE SUN
12 Inch
06.12.17
hailing from bristol, uk, borai is the progeny of the 90s jungle scene and has spent the last fifteen years careening his musical curiosity through every tile of the dance floor. borai s early years were occupied by bristol s many record shops as an employee and fan of the culture. while drenching himself in the expansiveness of electronic music history at work, he picked up djing to bestow his love for jungle, house and dancehall in the area s clubs. an obsession with hardware led borai to craft a slew of his own productions and releases on tasteful nudes, cahoots records, and brstl. with dark of the sun , borai is making his debut on the global cultural beacon halocyan records. the record will mark the 8th installment of the label s originary technicity series, which exemplifies techne in electronic music. dark of the sun is led by the rolling percussion of on the horizon , which feeds into the deep, grinding steam engine that is dark of the sun and followed by the transcendent bounce of wetware. the tracks are pressed on halocyan s signature 12inch cyan viny.
CROSSTOWN REBELS PRES. SPIRITS (LP)
12 Inch LP
06.12.17
a four track vinyl sampler of the new compilation series from crosstown rebels, allow us to introduce spirits. label founder damian lazarus has compiled what he describes as “a fresh psychedelic journey into the mind”, aiming to bring together a collection of new artists from both his imprints. opening up is audiojack’s ‘reverie’, a heavy kick from the start is succeeded by spoken word on the subject of meditation sets the scene appropriately. dubspeeka’s ‘lyssa’ is next up with a sturdy bassline, eerie synths and a haunting melody reminiscent of yesteryear. on the flip and alice rose seduces in ‘another way’ produced by raw district. her voice, similar to that of bjork, perfectly encompasses the heavy bassline and hard-hitting percussion.finally ‘be mine’ by siopis featuring ellbee bad gets straight into the action with hard-hitting reverberated low notes, steadily building up through sentimental vocals and enticing synthesis
CRMLP035S
Crosstown Rebels
SAVE ME (ASHLEY BEEDLE REMIX)
12 Inch
05.12.17
jo wallace s house label, f*clr music is proud to release save me from the moscow studio of international dj/producer stan serkin. the north street crew (ashley beedle, darren morris & jo wallace) give a nod towards mr knuckles by adding a big slice of piano action from keyboard supremo, darren morris. the original mix, with its warm trumpet riff, is reminiscent of 80s herb alpert, and stan s mix of save me is an epic, soulful house track. dj support: ron trent, honey dijon, luke solomon, terry farle
BIRD OF PARADISE
12 Inch
05.12.17
its ya boy cherrrrrriep (sure-eep! say it with me now), one of torontos finest purveyors of basement jackin, turn up the bpm and let the wild times flow, dance trax. taking inspiration from the time honored traditions of the american mid west, we go straight to your dome on this one with a northern take on all things booty.
CAN YOU FEEL THE LOVE EP (REMIXES)
12 Inch
05.12.17
first off, there s up and coming austrian producer demuja, who gives can you feel the love a super deep and funky treatment, brimmed with disco percussion, lush pads and a tight drum pattern. dimitri from paris & dj rocca pair up to deliver an erodiscotique dubstrumental of right now of the highest grandeur bouncy drums, detuned synth stabs, a tropical piano and thined out vocals while going crazy on the handclaps to full effect. nico lahs also takes on can you feel the love, building a classic sounding shuffling house beat around a cheeky string sample that really suits max voice, and really shimmers in the breaks. german combo volksfreude remix hard tons tessio with a full on dramatic house flavor, exploring max vocal in full around a plethora of soft synth strings and vivid acid sequences. v limited press with hand stamp label & sticker.
LUV025R
Luv Shack Records
APRON EP
12 Inch
05.12.17
following a double dose of newfound los angeles talent, apron records founder, steven julien (aka funkineven) returns home with the debut release from london-based enigma, molinaro. apron 35 is classic apron records material five slabs of soul-drenched techno anchored by groove and grit from a new name with plenty of experience. molinaro who has honed his production and djing craft for over a decade is one of the capital s best technicians behind the decks. a skill most recently recognised by nts radio, who rewarded him with a regular monthly slot on the airwaves. the first of which shot straight into the nts picks for the week. opener gio cements the tone from the off, drifting in with warm, enveloping pads, quickly joined by beefy drums and percussion in a five-minute sprawl out. jtl is arguably the standout a boogie-influenced roller aimed at prime time dancefloor. ty and -molow showcase the deeper, moodier face of molinaros sound palette before the beatless sofar rounds things out, paying homage to ryuichi sakamotos synth brilliance.
LIMITED SERIES 06
12 Inch
05.12.17
limited series 06 drops on banoffee pies records. this time with some saucy pink legs showcasing a predominantly bristol based representative of leftfield house and uk inspired productions from jazz to electro and 2 step.
gallegos’ “save your love for me” quickly engages your focus with melody rich tones and enticing vocals pushing on to an interestingly themed a side with the electro infused “hanging gardens” from local seka, and the complex drum patterns of 2 step themed “dreams” from jay anderson, another artist to recently join the labels affiliates with an appearance on the second banoffee pies black label imprint.
the b side is pleasantly introduced by a more head nodding groove full of pads from owain k with “touched “, and as with many of it’s predecessors, this limited series installation is rounded off with a beat and a mood from a smoky lounge this time from embezzlement society. another record with diverse uses for the dj and listener. music for prancing, love and dancing. banoffee x
DUSK & DAWN
12 Inch
05.12.17
dusk & dawn is private agenda s most conceptual work to date. sat at a grand piano, the pair composed two nocturnes over the course of twelve moonlit hours, chronicling the allure and mystique of the night. building on an emotive pop foundation, developed over releases on international feel and their own nightshift imprint, dusk & dawn is a deeper sonic exploration that pays closer attention to ambience and sound design. dusk is an enchanting take on new wave pop, referencing talk talk and early simple minds. a drum machine beats a half-time groove while a dusty but characterful synthesizer pulls the track towards it s cathartic dream-pop apex. dawn draws on contemporaries like imaginary softwoods and croatian amor, bringing the listener down to earth into lucidity. beautiful arpeggios soar over reverse guitars, wistful lyricism is coupled with detailed ambience. a blissful meditation to ease you into the day. remixes come from faze action, ron basejam and ian blevins who all add their deft to touch to dawn and offer up flavors from different corners of the dance floor to this adriatic / balearic influenced piece of music.
a true balearic classic. one of a handful of records that can comfortably boast this title, elkin & nelson’s 1979 classic jibaro sits in the canon of selections that enlightened the ears of the jet-set and globe trotting music fanatics in the heady and much storied years of the white isle in the 1980’s. the colombian brothers javier and leon marin velez brought their own rustic brand of folksy-rock-psychedelia to the listening public in 1974 with their debut lp angeles y demonios on columbia records. the brothers had relocated to spain, snared a major label deal and ran with it. the first of 3 lps it proved a big hit in later years with adventurous dj’s and selectors. a cult record you might say. of course, this lp featured jibaro in all it’s forms, but it is this 1986 reissue 12” promo pressing with its iconic, distinctive jacket that was the coveted slab sonic adventurers were seeking. fully sanctioned and legitimately remastered from the original sources and packaged in its original columbia promo sleeve jibaro is back on the shelves, still an incredible record that gets pulled by the most discerning selectors across the globe. a true classic, featured here in its long and short versions as per the ’86 release. absolute top-shelf stuff here, essential, must own and classic.
OMNIFORM I
12" (shrinked)
05.12.17
this is the first release out on parabel s v/a series called omniform. a four tracker with contributions from three artists with previous releases on the label, nima khak, patrick siech and petter b as well as a new face on the label, benjamin mull. deep, moody and trippy techno, well assembled in a nice package.
NO 1 (VINYL ONLY)
12 Inch
05.12.17
shuang hua, two flower species from the same shoot. vinyl only.
DRAGONS PATH
12 Inch
05.12.17
enter the dragon. adding mystique to the techno are these pulsating, arpeggiated, snarling beasts from the italian producer with an ominous-sounding remix by heinrich mueller aka gerald donald of drexicya. track titles refer to the journeys of the sky dragon (a1), yellow dragon (a2) and dragon king (b1/b2) as they soar and serpentine majestically underwater and beyond the clouds
5.38 EUR *
8.97 EUR
40% Discount
ASPIRATIONS FOR YOUNG XOL (2X12)
2x12 Inch
05.12.17
legendary los hermanos member santiago salazar’s album ‘aspirations for young xol’ is given a vinyl release courtesy of rekids. a heartfelt dedication to his son isaias, ‘aspirations for young xol’ takes us through the life of a pillar in the electronic music community - santiago salazar. from his formative years spent in california to his connection with detroit and the passing of a childhood friend, the long-player’s tracks signpost the musician’s significant experiences, both positive and negative. this meaningful body of work was released digitally on pastel voids and now rekids release the album on wax. ‘saturated fear’ sets a deep tone for the lp, flanging melodies and echoing claps float through the composition before the album’s title track ‘aspirations for young xol’ offers haunting arpeggios with occasional acidic overtones which are cleverly offset by beautifully designed lead synth transitions. ‘bloodlines’ follows a similar musical vein with delayed bass riffs that are suspended above shimmering hihats and a weighted kick. santiago provides three beatless pieces throughout, which digress into more emotional territory whilst offering brief respite from his heavier drum work. ‘xol’s pain’ combines orchestral strings and swelling synthesisers which build tension with a subtly complex, evolving motif. both ‘dark matter’ and ‘ode to stinson’ use arresting atmospheres, warped arpeggios and ethereal pads which lull the listener into a retrospective mood. an intensity builds in the later tracks, a gritty but powerful low end provides a solid foundation in ‘orange blossom thump”, eventually making way for a hectic and elastic lead synth before ‘pachuco dub’ displays drones that build a dissonant pressure in which the complex tom rhythms and rolling hi hats can grow. ‘sarah rivera’ hypnotises with its delectable chord progressions and complimentary melodies which seem to float above a rigid drum composition to close the album with style
robert rental was the stage name of robert donnachie (1952?2000), a british pioneer of post-punk, diy, and industrial music. originally from port glasgow, scotland, he moved to the south of england with thomas leer in the late 1970s where he met glenn michael wallis. glenn was recording music with the group heute and leaving to start his solo projects nkvd and konstruktivists. both were heavily involved with throbbing gristle and the industrial records crew. in the summer of 1979, robert invited glenn to his studio in battersea to jam. robert on guitar and glenn on an edp wasp synthesizer. for each session that summer they would play for about 40 minutes, maybe longer, stoned. robert suggested they record it, many times erasing and over recording one session for the next. the music had no titles, as they were never intended to be released. on these recordings, robert enjoyed playing like robert fripp of king crimson, while glenn channeled wolfgang flur of kraftwerk. influenced by krautrock bands like can, neu!, cluster/harmonia, as well as terry riley and brian eno the duo forged a unqiue brand of industrial music. tape loops and synthesizer sounds played backward conjure dark ambient moods. all songs have been remastered for vinyl by george horn at fantasy studios in berkeley. the lp is housed in a jacket that features a drawing by robert rental from glenn?s archives as well as a handwritten note from robert to glenn. each copy includes 2 photo postcards featuring a transcription of robert?s letter and liner notes from glenn wallis.
11.18 EUR *
15.97 EUR
30% Discount
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