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Juno Recommends Leftfield: September 2024

Juno Recommends Leftfield

Juno Recommends Leftfield

Juno Recommends Leftfield: September 2024
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Cat: ML 036LP. Rel: 09 Sep 24
 
Experimental/Electronic
The Elders Disagree (5:27)
Thru Stalactites (6:01)
Signals (5:43)
Cute Little Aliens (5:16)
Intermezzo (3:25)
Global Transport (6:48)
Stasis Field (8:33)
Prime Lundy (7:27)
Red Alphonso (5:16)
Eclipse (6:45)
Review: Monolake's latest record is does a damn good job of convincing us of his obsessive tendencies. We wouldn't know it - not least since us end-listeners are so used to reaping the fetishistic products of artistic sweats - but Monolake himself has since let on that "most of the tracks on this album got revised countless times, and then even more". It's these revisions, iterations through time, to which we sadly must accept that we will never gain access. Even so, we can appreciate that the likes of 'Intermezzo', 'Global Transport' and 'Cute Little Aliens' are essentially the sum total of a nearly endless versioning practice, one that Monolake rightly, impertinently stands by, not to give ground to any outside injunction to streamline or 'agile' his craft. The album eventually became a formal meditation on the studio itself - "my shelter, I feel comfortable there, surrounded by wonderful inspiring machines. A small cosy room where ideas emerge, mature, morph, and solidify into their final shape". Monolake goes on to admit his analytic, perfectionistic tendencies with statements like "all completely ripped apart and rearranged multiple times" and "repeatedly shift from one state to another until they become solid". And while the music remains thoroughly danceable, it's the tracks' toplines, their accoutrements, that are the most "fleshed-out" - they could rival a haruspex's auspice in their ability to find meaning in endless, visceral variety.
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Cat: PSY 010. Rel: 02 Sep 24
 
Ambient/Drone
Moon Chant (feat Martyna Basta) (3:49)
Tesco (feat Richie Culver) (4:39)
The Eternal Break (feat Torus) (3:55)
Gabba-17 (3:48)
Drifted Off (feat Richie Culver) (3:52)
Thrill (feat Yana Pavlova) (3:08)
Review: Berlin-based artist Pavel Milyakov collaborates with Yana Pavlova, Martyna Basta, Richie Culver and Torus on Enthropic Vision, an album-length collection of tracks spanning diverse genres. The A-side starts with the melancholic ambience of 'Moon Chant', featuring the ethereal vocals of Krakow experimental music scene veteran Martyna Basta, before 'Tesco' brings bleak trancey loops blended with British contemporary artist Richie Culver's spoken word poetry. 'Eternal Break', with Netherlands-based artist Torus, is all low subs, ecstatic pads and abrasive breaks, then the B-side kicks in with 'Gabba 17' - not a 170bpm gabba anthem, but rather a ghostly techno workout with an admittedly urgent 4/4 kick - and continues with another tune featuring Richie Culver's spoken word fused with breaks. The album closes with the grim beauty of 'The Thrill', recorded in collaboration with Ukrainian singer Yana Pavlova and transports more wised up listeners back to the hypnagogic universe of the duo's 2021 Blue LP.
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Cat: 300681. Rel: 23 Sep 24
 
Industrial/Noise
Convulsion (3:18)
Tormentor (4:31)
Spasmolytic (3:52)
Rash Reflection (3:19)
Nature's Revenge (3:56)
Shore Lined Poison (4:48)
Grave Wisdom (3:37)
TFWO (3:33)
Morpheus Laughing (4:07)
Reclamation (2:43)
Review: Too Dark Park, the seminal 1990 album from influential industrial pioneers Skinny Puppy, receives a well-deserved reissue celebrating 35 years of its legendary release. This record stands as one of the band's most influential works, featuring tracks like 'Tormentor' and 'Spasmolytic that have left an indelible mark on the industrial music landscape. Praised by publications like Vice and Metal Hammer, which named it one of the "10 Best Industrial Albums," Too Dark Park is a menacing and massive exploration of themes like H.P. Lovecraft-style cosmic horror, addiction, mental disarray, and the disintegration of nature. Spin aptly described it as a "return to the bloodbath," capturing the album's cataclysmic and chaotic essence. Too Dark Park showcases the band's commitment to experimentation, incorporating elements of funk alongside forceful basslines, samples, electronics, distortion, and heavy guitars. This reissue brings Skinny Puppy's groundbreaking album back to vinyl for the first time in 30 years, offering both longtime fans and new listeners a chance to experience its raw power and innovation. Too Dark Park remains a legendary album in industrial music and continues to captivate audiences with its uncompromising intensity.
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Cat: WIGLP 523X. Rel: 02 Sep 24
 
Experimental/Electronic
Altar (part I) (6:45)
Palace/Illusion (part II) (3:21)
Transcend/Lament (part III) (5:47)
The Veil (part IV) (4:40)
Evocation (part V) (3:26)
Solar Goddess Return (part VI) (5:46)
Dissolution (part VII) (5:44)
Nothing Is Lost (part VIII) (5:35)
Review: With Ritual, electronica mastermind Jon Hopkins follows up his storied meditation-aid LP, Music For Psychedelic Therapy, for a return to the sublime uplifts that characterised his establishing sound. Somehow, Hopkins says of his latest full-length, "I have no idea what I'm doing when I'm composing. I don't know where it's coming from, and I don't know where it's going, nor does it seem to matter. I just know when it is finished." Such remarkable humility sits in in stark contrast to the deep grandeur of the record, which refreshingly seems to have been made without overconscious intent; Hopkins' describes his approach to the album as a simple matter of creation, without too much second-guessing or reasoning after the fact. This would seem to counteract Psychedelic Therapy's interest in self-reflection and personal enlightenment; Ritual, as we glean from the title, is more action-oriented, pursuing the many epic pilgrimages and blue beyonds that Hopkins was first known to have embarked upon.
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5
Cat: FELT 008. Rel: 16 Sep 24
 
Ambient/Drone
I (9:31)
II (6:10)
III (4:02)
IV (feat Mayssa Jallad) (6:38)
V (7:08)
VI (feat Thommy Wahlstrom) (4:48)
VII (5:25)
VIII (feat Eldon & withdrawn) (5:59)
IX (feat Laila Sakini) (7:08)
X (6:03)
XI (5:14)
XII (5:23)
Review: The cream of contemporary ambient dub, Civilistjavel! (Tomas Boden), is back on the scene with Brodfoda. Through twelve roman numerical movements titled I through XII, the initially anonymous artist makes a subtle affective turn here. Earlier commanding the interest of the now sadly felled Low Company trunk - one of the best seedlings of which has to be the FELT imprint - Brodfoda sacrifices Boden's earlier emphasis on dubiously emotive but still progressive dub pieces in favour of a deeper mood-disclosure; a more expansive, but still demure, dozen tracks of grained-out audio-sepias and cathartic vocal swells, which creep up on the listener like latent realisations, as though they were always there somewhere in the mix-murk. The vocal contributions, this time from Mayssa Jallad and Laila Sakini, as ever lie among the most welcome contributions to Civilist's output, with 'IX' portraying an especially towering sense of depth, awestruck palpation.
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Cat: LMXLP. Rel: 16 Sep 24
 
Ambient/Drone
Prologo (11:20)
Possente Spirto (11:25)
The Crier's Choir (9:25)
Trio For A Ground (13:14)
Res Sub Rosa (13:25)
Constants (9:15)
Night Horns (22:53)
Review: Sarah Davachi's latest record, The Head As Form'd In The Crier's Choir, is a septet of compositions, written between 2022 and 2024, that form a conceptual suite and album-length observation of the mental dances that we construct to understand acts of passage. Transient in both name and sound, this stunning, droning set of compositions will work as timely quellers for those currently in a migratory state of mind, literally and/or figuratively. Often basking in the impure associations evoked by pure harmony and tonality, all the pieces are slow-moving, suggesting a lowered existential frame rate. Drawing inspiration from the classical myth of Orpheus and Eurydice - in which Orpheus ventures into Hades while living, dodging the usual psychopompic rites applied to those who have actually died, in a wager with the gods to resurrect Eurydice, his love - Davachi's record is a worthy intertext, bringing stygian drones of egress - woodwinds and electronic stretchings most notably - to the theme.
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Cat: SBR 345LPC3. Rel: 09 Sep 24
 
Coldwave/Synth
Ty Zhe Ne Znaesh Kto Ya (4:56)
Kolesom (4:23)
Son (6:01)
Belaya Polosa (4:54)
Beznadezhniy Waltz (2:56)
Chernye Cvety (5:02)
III (4:34)
Ne Vdvoem (4:39)
Ya Tak Ustal (5:00)
Zimnyaya (5:13)
Review: Belarusian post-punk and synth-pop group Molchat Doma have always reflected a brutalist aesthetic in their music which has been marked by cold, grey, and industrial tones. Following their 2020 breakthrough, the trio faced significant changes from leaving Minsk to headlining global shows. Settling in Los Angeles, they crafted their fourth album, Belaya Polosa, which symbolises transformation during tough times and celebrates the digital pulse of the 90s. The album combines sombre dance floor anthems with vibrant reinventions and tracks like 'Ty Zhe Ne Znaesh' Kto Ya,' 'Son,' and 'Belaya Polosa' showcase how they have moved their sound along to blend post-punk, synth textures, and melodic sophistication while maintaining their distinctive minimalist style.
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Defying Gravity (5:54)
Popular (3:45)
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Cat: SAHKO 036. Rel: 16 Sep 24
 
Experimental/Electronic
Fermionit (5:52)
Kulmamomentti (Jimi Tenor edit) (5:11)
Kulmamomentti (Timo Kaukolampi edit dub) (6:37)
Review: A aka Mika Vainio's 'Fermionit' is a significant release from the late Finnish producer, who passed away in 2017. Originally featured in a Belgium Detuned 6x12 boxset just before his death, the track received critical acclaim from collectors and fans. Now, it returns to Mika's own Sahko label for a well-deserved 12" release. 'Fermionit' embodies the essence of Finnish techno with its minimalistic, cold and stark sound. The track's passive-aggressive edge showcases Vainio's signature style, blending raw, unfiltered textures with a profound sense of depth. This release not only honors Vainio's legacy but also offers a chance for new listeners to experience the pure DNA of Finnish techno. An essential listen for fans of minimalist and avant-garde electronic music.
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10
Cat: DFA 2714LP. Rel: 16 Sep 24
 
Coldwave/Synth
Ceili (8:26)
Frogsporn (5:39)
Tiny Gymnast (7:41)
Chaperone (7:44)
Medieval (3:41)
Nature Girl (7:07)
Sad Nun (4:45)
Review: Mermaid Chunky are the logical result of the creative partnership of Freya and Moina, two visual artists and musicians from Stroud and South London each. Having shuttled between each locale for inordinate stretches of time, their latest record - the whimsically Christened slif slaf slof - nonetheless bridges these local poles. A breezy homage to the duo's shared ideal excesses - an interest in fantasy folk, costume, absurdist nature, surrealist scatting - the likes of 'Ceili', 'Tiny Gymnast' and 'Chaperone' are liable to solicit all manner of reactions in the listener, from on-the-spot bouncing to full-frontal gyrating. A sorely difficult to place record, merging motifs of indie, freak folk, and a decidedly DFA experimentalism.
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VARIOUS
Cat: A24M 018LPC1. Rel: 16 Sep 24
 
Soundtracks
Happy Day In Hell (3:01)
Hell Is Forever (2:16)
Stayed Gone (2:57)
It Starts With Sorry (1:27)
Respectless (1:37)
Whatever It Takes (2:50)
Poison (2:04)
Loser, Baby (2:51)
Hell's Greatest Dad (2:17)
More Than Anything (3:09)
Welcome To Heaven (0:57)
You Didn't Know (3:04)
Out For Love (1:29)
Ready For This (3:25)
More Than Anything (reprise) (0:58)
Finale (3:44)
Review: The Hazbin Hotel soundtrack is a vibrant and eclectic collection where the series' bold and unique style is to put to vinyl. The opening track, 'Happy Day In Hell,' is a standout, blending catchy melodies with a memorable vocal performance from Erika Henningsen. It's a lively introduction that sets the tone for the show. 'Hell Is Forever' and 'Whatever It Takes' add depth to the world of Hazbin, with the former offering a fun, exposition-filled romp and the latter delivering a more heartfelt moment between Vaggie and Carmilla. Both tracks highlight the series' ability to balance humor and emotion. 'Poison' is a pop-infused gem with a catchy beat and a daring, narrative-driven context that adds a layer of complexity to Angel Dust's character. Meanwhile, 'Loser, Baby' is the crowning achievement, featuring Keith David's soulful vocals in a satisfying and narratively sweet conclusion to the first batch of episodes. Overall, the Hazbin Hotel soundtrack on red vinyl is a delightful mix of catchy tunes and character-driven moments, offering fans a unique listening experience that captures the show. It's an exciting start, with plenty of potential for even more musical magic to come.
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12
Cat: WIGCD 523. Rel: 02 Sep 24
 
Experimental/Electronic
Altar (part I) (6:45)
Palace/Illusion (part II) (3:21)
Transcend/Lament (part III) (5:47)
The Veil (part IV) (4:40)
Evocation (part V) (3:26)
Solar Goddess Return (part VI) (5:46)
Dissolution (part VII) (5:44)
Nothing Is Lost (part VIII) (5:35)
Review: Jon Hopkins' forthcoming album Ritual spans 41 minutes of uninterrupted sonic exploration, drawing inspiration from ceremony, spiritual liberation and the hero's journey and creating a dense and immersive soundscape that showcases his mastery of depth and contrast. Collaborating with long-term partners like Vylana, 7RAYS, and Ishq, as well as newcomers like Clark and Emma Smith, Hopkins weaves together cavernous subs, hypnotic drumming, and transcendent melodies to craft a sonic experience that is both emotionally and sonically weight. Ritual sees Hopkins' evolution as an artist, building upon themes explored throughout his 22-year career while venturing into new sonic territories. The album's first single, 'Ritual(evocation),' offers a tantalising glimpse into this expansive sonic landscape, with its hypnotic rhythms and darkened soundscapes drawing listeners into a world of introspection and catharsis. With its warm, live feel and seamless blend of softness and intensity, Ritual promises to be a transformative listening experience for fans of electronic music and beyond.
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Gilbert Becaud & Christian Gaubert - "The Organization" (4:14)
Christophe - "Le Dernier Des Mauvais Jours" (2:35)
Andre Popp - "Sweet Mary" (3:17)
Michel Magne - "Prophets" (instrumental) (3:22)
Jean Schwarz - "Final Maison Rouge" (4:17)
Vladimir Cosma - "Menuet Spacial" (2:34)
Francis Lai - "Theme De Simon" (3:31)
Jacky Chalard & Gilbert Deaez - "L'agonie" (instrumental) (2:59)
Maurice Lecoeur - "Conte Au Fil De L'eau" (2:52)
Janko Nilovic - "Mouvements Aquatiles" (2:33)
Alain Goraguer - "La Vie Sentimentale" (1:50)
Review: You had us at hello. Or at least you had us at weird French sounds from the 1970s, a decade that played a pivotal role in modernising musical processes, techniques and instruments, among other things. With names like Gilbert Becaud & Christian Gaubert, Jean Schwarz, Jacky Chalard & Gilbert Deaez and Alain Goraguer, those more in tune with this era in Gallic sound culture will know this is going to be a varied ride. Hence we open on 'The Organization', a piece that nods to the classical heritage of screen scores and captures the laidback attitude of the late-1960s perfectly, before moving through a wealth of styles, including proto-New Wave, post-punk, Kraut and meditative moods. For want of a better description. Nothing you won't have encountered before, but certainly pushing in new directions at the time.
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14
Cat: TRESOR 337. Rel: 23 Sep 24
 
Industrial/Noise
Large Language Model (3:15)
Multi Functional Robotics (3:25)
Sensor Data (3:44)
Review: DJ Stingray 313's 'INDUSTRY 4.0' is a contemporary dazzler from the enigmatic techno artist. Seemingly at once a lament of - and an embrace of - the modern manufacturing concepts that impact and even construct humanity's contemporary self-concept, this techniciously high-octane new EP wrenches our modern psyches by the collective ear and abrades it like an existential rasp. 'Large Language Model' pummels our sono-somas with jagged electrobass hellpits and the occasional robotic voice interjection - "machine learning" - while the second act, 'Multi Functional Robotics' and 'Sensor Data', moves even less predictably, exuding aneurysms of wonky mindmelt toplines turned assembly lines gone maliciously sentient turned rogue. The music plays back like a forbidden dossier of infohazards; terrifying AI trade secrets you weren't meant to see or hear.
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out of stock $14.00
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Cat: LMXCD. Rel: 16 Sep 24
 
Ambient/Drone
Prologo
Possente Spirto
The Crier's Choir (9:25)
Trio For A Ground (13:14)
Res Sub Rosa (13:25)
Constants (9:15)
Night Horns (22:53)
Review: The Head As Form'd In The Crier's Choir is Sarah Davachi's latest album, and her sixth or seventh for her very own Late Music. Inspired by the tragic myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, this new record is a vanishingly passionate septet of songs, a suite of mystifying reverence bound in the otherwise kept-simple arrangements of organs, strings, trombones, woodwinds, voices and electronics. A doomy liturgical feeling is instantly evoked here, with peacefully pure yet mournful drones sense-dashingly likened to the pealing of a bell, as though the sonorous resonances thus emitted had been stretched out in a worthy but failed attempt to stop time. A lengthy theoretical tract accompanies the release, minutely detailing the various specialist pipe organs used on the record, as well as their formal relevance to the record's theme as impurely meantoned instruments, as well as their historic, occult provenance.
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Cat: ITLP 20. Rel: 30 Sep 24
 
Ambient/Drone
Intro (2:10)
Welcome (4:26)
FRDM (5:25)
Shangri La (4:54)
Spring Break (4:26)
Banana Jazz (Quartett) (5:18)
A Jichalicious Something (3:58)
Good Morning Sunshine (6:08)
Xmas Giftcard (3:49)
5onit (4:48)
Chillinger (3:25)
Happy Ending (6:02)
Outro (3:15)
Review: Ilian Tape have tapped up Jichael Mackson here for a double album of expressive and forward thinking electronic sounds. The atmosphere generally futuristic and intriguing, with tracks like 'Shangri La' riding on gentle breakbeats amongst air pads, 'Banana Jazz (Quartett)' is a high speed and live sounding jazz-breakbeat workout, 'A Jichalicious Something' is dubby and IDM inflected lushness and 'Good Morning Sunshine' is an interplanetary trip with distant cosmic pads and organic piano chords soothing mind, body and soul.
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Cat: PXE 19. Rel: 23 Sep 24
 
Ambient/Drone
Lasting Like A Grass Leaf (4:46)
A Josh Outside The Window (4:07)
Glass Containers (1:43)
Placing In Shell Parcels (5:15)
Plumb (7:01)
Synesthesia (2:03)
Swab (4:23)
Messages From A Floor (5:18)
Cheese Homework (4:03)
Elapstic (7:55)
Juice (4:34)
Nimina (2:58)
Givegrade (4:24)
Review: After years of moving in and out of each other's creative orbit, Jazz Plates marks the first time Ulla and Perila have ever properly got together to make music, and we're glad they did. This one, which comes on a gatefold double album, offers up some beautifully evocative mood music. The tracks are all meticulously well-crafted and exude a dreamy, crackling haze. Each one weaves together deft pads and a subtle sense of motion into an intimate soundscape that captures the duo's unique, often rather hypnagogic take on jazz in its quietest and most ever-evolving forms.
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Cat: CDTOP 1649. Rel: 30 Sep 24
 
Soundtracks
The Syndicate (mono)
Oublie Ca (mono)
Seance On A Wet Afternoon (mono)
Troubadour (mono)
Chicken Delhi Cold
Barbra's Theme (mono)
Goldfinger
The Chase
Theme From King Rat
A Man Alone (mono)
The Knack
Thunderball
Mister Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
Four In The Morning (mono)
Danny Scipio Theme (mono)
Theme From The Quiller Memorandum: Wednesday's Child
Something's Up!
The Girl With The Sun In Her Hair
Vendetta (mono)
The Whisperers
You Only Live Twice
Space March (Capsule In Space)
Dutchman
Seance On A Wet Afternoon (1966 version)
Born Free (Main Title)
Review: Something's Up! is a masterful compilation that features the eclectic brilliance of John Barry's film scores. Curated by Saint Etienne's Bob Stanley, this collection highlights Barry's transition from a British arranger to a pop icon, renowned for defining the sound of the Cold War spy movie era. Focusing on music from 1964 to 1967, this album features Barry's iconic work on James Bond classics like Goldfinger, Thunderball, and You Only Live Twice, cementing his influence on the spy genre. Beyond Bond, Barry's contributions to films such as The Ipcress File and The Quiller Memorandum exemplify his ability to blend tension with sophistication. The collection also includes less-celebrated but notable scores like those for King Rat, The Chase and Seance on a Wet Afternoon, reflecting Barry's diverse range and ability to craft memorable themes beyond the mainstream. Barry's music, characterised by its lush orchestration and emotive power, extended its reach from the silver screen to the vinyl, resonating with listeners even if they hadn't seen the films - and his exceptional talent and enduring legacy in film music is on full display here,
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Cat: KOMPAKTCD 183. Rel: 02 Sep 24
 
Ambient/Drone
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4
Track 5
Track 6
Review: Wolfgang Voigt's groundbreaking project Gas returns with a definitive reissue of its self-titled debut album, originally released in 1996 on Mille Plateaux and now reintroduced by Kompakt on CD format. This release marks a long-awaited return to the foundational essence of Gas, as initially envisioned by Voigt. Gas unfolds across six expansive, untitled tracks that drift seamlessly, each a captivating journey of ethereal loops and rhythmic undercurrents. Distant echoes of classical motifs add to the album's enigmatic allure. This debut stands out for its airy, evocative atmosphere and its exploratory nature. Gas not only revisits a pivotal moment in electronic music history but also underscores Voigt's enduring influence and avant-garde spirit, setting the stage for the techno and ambient genres to unfold from his influence. There is quite nothing like the first four Gas albums.
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20
Cat: TRANS 809X. Rel: 30 Sep 24
 
Experimental/Electronic
Intro (The Full Horror) (4:24)
Rawwwwww (feat Jozzy) (7:15)
Plunging Asymptote (feat Juliana Huxtable) (4:56)
The Dome’s Protection (feat Nina Kraviz) (2:41)
Reason Why (feat Kim Petras & BC Kingdom) (3:47)
Live In My Truth (feat BC Kingdom & Liz) (4:08)
Why Lies (feat BC Kingdom & Liz) (4:19)
Do You Wanna Be Alive (feat feat Big Sister) (2:03)
Elegance (feat Popstar) (2:57)
Berlin Nightmare (feat Evita Manji) (4:52)
Gallop (feat Evita Manji) (4:17)
One More Time (feat Popstar) (3:23)
Exhilarate (feat Bibi Bourelly) (4:16)
Always & Forever (feat Hannah Diamond) (4:46)
My Forever (feat Cecile Believe) (4:05)
Love Me Off Earth (feat Doss) (3:41)
Review: Almost three years exactly since SOPHIE Xeon's brother revealed his plans to begin work on the first posthumous project compiling the late Scottish producer's unparalleled work, the self-titled SOPHIE album was announced via Transgressive and Future Classics - two labels that SOPHIE worked with to release 2018's grammy-nominated Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides. The 2LP has been constructed and mastered by her "most cherished collaborators" and containes an album of tracks that were "near completion" according to the family. Xeon made waves in the music scene following her PRODUCT series, a completely fresh and unique style of irreplaceable production rich with wet bass and handcrafted synths that has influenced everyone from Flume, Arca, Madonna and FKA Twigs. 'Reason Why', the lead single, is a perfect example of the vision for pop music SOPHIE had - bubbly, polished to a mirror sheen and infectiously danceable.
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21
Cat: DOAR XVIII. Rel: 02 Sep 24
 
Industrial/Noise
Ach Golgotha (Maldoror Is Dead) (18:46)
The Mystical Body Of Christ In Chorazaim (The Great In The Small) (19:49)
Review: The reissue of Current 93's Nature Unveiled brings back an iconic album that first captivated listeners with its avant-garde sound. This album features two striking tracks: 'Ach Golgotha (Maldoror Is Dead)' and 'The Mystical Body Of Christ In Chorazaim (The Great In The Small).' 'Ach Golgotha (Maldoror Is Dead)' stands out as an irreverent celebration of orthodox liturgical rites, inspired by the demon Maldoror, a creation of French poet Lautreamont. This track, with its dark and mystical aura, reflects the early influences on Tibet, including the magician Aleister Crowley. Fans appreciate the eerie and otherworldly appeal of this piece, which retains its power and impact decades later. 'The Mystical Body Of Christ In Chorazaim (The Great In The Small)' complements the first track with its own haunting soundscapes. The album's ability to transport listeners to a realm of fantastic nightmares underscores Current 93's lasting influence in the experimental music scene. Pressed on picture disc, this version is extra special for collectors who look for unique music and packaging.
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Cat: CDLL 1459. Rel: 09 Sep 24
 
Coldwave/Synth
White China (LP1: Lament) (3:49)
One Small Day (4:23)
Dancing With Tears In My Eyes (4:37)
Lament (4:35)
Man Of Two Worlds (4:25)
Heart Of The Country (5:07)
When The Time Comes (4:57)
A Friend I Call Desire (5:11)
White China (extended remix - LP2: Lament - extended remix album part I) (9:01)
One Small Day (extended remix) (8:44)
Dancing With Tears In My Eyes (Blank & Jones So8os Reconstruction) (6:01)
Lament (Moby remix) (4:24)
Man Of Two Worlds (extended remix - LP3: Lament - extended remix album part II) (8:01)
Heart Of The Country (extended remix) (8:16)
When The Time Comes (Steven Wilson 12' remix) (7:14)
A Friend I Call Desire (Steven Wilson 12' remix) (7:46)
Man Of Two Worlds (LP4: Set Movements - Hammersmith 1984 part I) (3:52)
Passing Strangers (5:23)
We Stand Alone (5:57)
New Europeans (4:09)
I Remember (Death In The Afternoon) (4:56)
Visions In Blue (4:29)
Heart Of The Country (4:55)
Western Promise (6:26)
Vienna (5:04)
Reap The Wild Wind (LP5: Set Movements - Hammersmith 1984 part II) (3:55)
We Came To Dance (4:39)
White China (4:21)
One Small Day (3:08)
Hymn (3:11)
The Voice (6:53)
Lament (4:47)
Dancing With Tears In My Eyes (5:02)
All Stood Still (4:40)
Review: Ultravox were one of the pioneers of early 1980s electronic music, with groundbreaking singles and pop videos such as 'Vienna', 'The Thin Wall', 'The Voice' and 'Dancing With Tears In My Eyes' all almost instantaneously capturing the world's imaginations as soon as they each hit the charts. They went on to release a swathe of well-received albums before taking an extended break, only to then reform in 2009, releasing their most recent LP, Brilliant, in 2012. Lament, however, was Ultravox's fourth album; though it's not their best-known it produced such longstanding hits as 'One Small Day'. A 40th Anniversary edition has thus been warranted, extending the influence and legacy of this nostal-chic synthpop act.
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Cat: 100LP 66B. Rel: 30 Sep 24
 
Coldwave/Synth
The Punishment of Luxury  (3:27)
Isotype  (6:08)
Robot Man  (3:00)
What Have We Done (3:44)
Precision & Decay (1:54)
As We Open, So We Close (2:53)
Art Eats Art (3:22)
Kiss Kiss Kiss Bang Bang Bang (2:46)
One More Time (3:06)
La Mitrailleuse (2:04)
Ghost Star (6:06)
The View From Here (2:45)
Review: Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) and their 2017 future classic The Punishment of Luxury, is an album that brilliantly merges biting social commentary with the band's signature synth-driven sound. Now available on blue vinyl, this release not only delivers sonically but also visually, with its vibrant cover art reflecting the album's thematic depth. From the opening title track, OMD sets the tone with an unapologetic critique of consumer culture, driven by Andy McCluskey's impassioned vocals and sharp lyrics. The band's ability to craft music that feels timeless yet relevant is on full display, blending modern production with the nostalgic essence of their '80s work. Tracks like 'What Have We Done' capture the disillusionment of the current era while offering a plea for a better future. Despite the absence of original drummer Malcolm Holmes, the album remains powerful, with Stuart Kershaw stepping in seamlessly and the deluxe edition's packaging, with its striking design and included lyrics booklet, further enhances the experience.
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24
Cat: 007559 7909340. Rel: 02 Sep 24
 
Experimental/Electronic
To Circle The World (1:44)
I See Something Shining (2:04)
Take Off (1:03)
Aloft (0:33)
San Juan (0:55)
Brazil (2:04)
Crossing The Equator (0:46)
The Badlands (1:33)
Waves Of Sand (1:55)
The Letter (2:07)
India & On Down To Australia (1:27)
This Modern World (1:15)
Flying At Night (1:10)
The Word For Woman Here (1:18)
Road To Mandalay (1:53)
Broken Chronometers (1:59)
Nothing But Silt (1:31)
The Wrong Way (1:27)
Fly Into The Sun (2:05)
Howland Island (0:53)
Radio (2:34)
Lucky Dime (1:01)
Review: Laurie Anderson's latest album, Amelia, marks her first release since the well-received Landfall (2018) and is inspired by the tragic final flight of aviator Amelia Earhart, featuring 22 tracks that delve into her much storied legacy. Collaborating with the Czech orchestra Filharmonie Brno, under Dennis Russell Davies, and a roster of notable musicians including Anohni and Marc Ribot, Anderson crafts a deeply evocative narrative, while the album reflects Anderson's distinct style, blending lyrical introspection with innovative soundscapes. Drawing from Earhart's personal diaries and communications, Amelia explores themes of adventure and disappearance, providing a poignant auditory journey. A renowned avant-garde artist, Anderson's career spans music, visual art, and performance, recognised for her boundary-pushing work and poetic storytelling, and this album continues her tradition of merging the beautiful with the bizarre, as well as offering a fresh perspective on an historic figure.
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25
Cat: DOAR XVI. Rel: 02 Sep 24
 
Experimental/Electronic
Christus Christus (The Shells Have Cracked) (9:46)
Falling Back In Fields Of Rape (8:00)
From Broken Cross, Locusts (4:42)
Raio No Terrasu (Jesus Wept) (5:44)
St Peter's Keys All Bloody (11:17)
Review: Embarking on a series of new Current 93 reissues via his own label Cashen's Gap, David Tibet here reminisces on the very second LP to be released under the moniker, Dogs Blood Rising. Said to have been "reeling in the weeks - which felt like years - after my first Current 93 album, I had started on the difficult second album" (Dogs Blood Rising) after "having been asked to appear on both Top Of The Pops and The Old Grey Whistle Test 93 times in the same week". Cult mythologising aside, this five-track sonic gorgonesquerie is a fantastic primer in early occult industrial music, leading on the iconoclastic canto 'Christus Christus' and ending on the chamber-effected monologue 'St. Peters Keys All Bloody'. The songs cast implicit scorn on the popular imaginaria that insist that heaven and hell are divided; Tibet is keen to collapse them into one, devising a new sonic eschatology all unto his own.
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26
Cat: 196588 10361. Rel: 23 Sep 24
 
Coldwave/Synth
Where's The Revolution (Autolux remix) (4:11)
Where's The Revolution (Pearson Sound remix) (6:14)
Where's The Revolution (Algiers Click Farm remix) (3:28)
Where's The Revolution (Simian Mobile Disco remix) (8:36)
Where's The Revolution (Pearson Sound Beatless remix) (4:14)
Where's The Revolution (Simain Mobile Disco dub) (8:41)
Where's The Revolution (Terence Fixmer Spatial mix) (6:34)
Where's The Revolution (Patrice Baumel remix) (6:57)
Where's The Revolution (Ewan Pearson Kompromat dub) (8:23)
Going Backwards (Chris Liebing mix) (8:58)
Going Backwards (Solomun club remix) (7:52)
Going Backwards (The Belleville Three Deep Bass dub) (5:57)
Going Backwards (Chris Liebing Burn Slow mix) (6:56)
Going Backwards (Point Point remix) (4:32)
You Move (Latroit remix) (4:18)
Poison Heart (Soulsavers Re-work) (3:41)
Cover Me (Ellen Allien UFO RMX) (9:38)
Cover Me (I Hate Models Cold Lights remix) (9:37)
Cover Me (Nicole Moudaber remix) (11:12)
So Much Love (Kalli remix) (6:27)
Cover Me (Erol Alkan White Light rework) (7:21)
Cover Me (Texas Gentlemen remix) (5:19)
Cover Me (Warpaint Steez remix) (6:15)
Cover Me (Josh T Pearson Choose Hellth remix) (4:41)
Going Backwards (Highline Session version) (5:27)
So Much Love (Highline Session version) (3:51)
Poison Heart (Highline Session version) (3:18)
The Worst Crime (Highline Session version) (3:55)
Heroes (Highline Session version) (6:15)
Review: 12" vinyl singles from every Depeche Mode album are included here and all with audio meticulously mastered from the original tapes. A special bonus is the seventh disc which features the first-ever 12" vinyl pressing of the Highline Sessions, recorded live in New York City in 2016, including an exclusive cover of David Bowie's 'Heroes' and unreleased tracks 'So Much Love' and 'Poison Heart.' Also included are the likes of 'Where's The Revolution', 'Going Backwards' and 'Cover Me' making this a fine overview of the synth band legends and some of their best moments.
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Cat: CDLB 1459. Rel: 09 Sep 24
 
Coldwave/Synth
CD1: Lament (The album)
CD2: Lament (Steven Wilson Stereo mix)
CD3: Lament (extended remix album)
CD4: Lament (single mixes/B-sides/Rarities)
CD5: Lament (The 1984 extended remixes)
CD6: Set Movements: Hammersmith 1984 (part I)
CD7: Set Movements: Hammersmith 1984 (part II)
DVD: Lament (Album/B-sides)
Review: Following the success of deluxe reissues of Vienna, Rage In Eden, and Quartet, Ultravox celebrates the 40th anniversary of Lament with a deluxe edition box set. This self-produced 1984 album delves into darker themes of paranoia, nuclear annihilation, and the Cold War's tensions. The eight-disc box set includes 72 tracks, 45 of which are previously unreleased. CD1 features the original 1984 album remastered, while CD2 offers a new stereo mix by Steven Wilson. CD3 presents an Extended Re-Mix with contributions from Moby, Blank & Jones, Wilson, and Midge Ure. CD4 compiles single mixes, B-sides, and rarities, and CD5 contains the 1984 extended re-mixes. CDs 6 and 7 showcase Ultravox's previously unreleased Set Movements concert from Hammersmith Odeon in 1984, split into two parts. The final disc, a DVD, includes a 5.1 surround sound mix of the album and B-sides by Steven Wilson, along with 24/96 Hi-Res audio of both the new and original mixes. Here you have the ultimate package of this power packed new wave classic. Lament remains a poignant, musically rich album, resonating with contemporary listeners even four decades later.
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Cat: LSD 041. Rel: 16 Sep 24
 
Coldwave/Synth
Igne Natura Renovatur Integra (4:14)
Xanthe Flees The Magisterium (4:28)
Natsuko, Saisho No Tsuiseki (5:16)
A Coopers Hawk In Slow Dive (4:09)
Lustrous, Burnished, Golden Spheres (3:42)
The Mychorrizal Network Is Talking To Us (4:22)
The Last Paradigm (1:32)
Strings That Connect Dimensions Vibrate, Emitting Sound That Cascade Like Diamond Waterfalls (3:29)
Review: Alexander Melzak's new album, Substrates, showcases his mastery of electronic textures and ability to create stunning soundscapes and vivid sonic imagery. Melzak's unique sound highlights his distinctive and unconventional compositional style and gives rise to a record that feels both boldly escapist and richly imaginative. Substrates takes you on a real journey through otherworldly realms, blending unexpected moments with captivating, immersive sound design and spectacular sound design.
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Cat: AKT 19. Rel: 09 Sep 24
 
Experimental/Electronic
Citadel (4:56)
Dharam Hinduja (5:02)
Opel (6:24)
Masawi Wife & Child (8:08)
Infidel (4:55)
Shouf Balek (4:58)
Beit Nuba (6:50)
Ferdowsi (4:56)
Purdah (5:10)
Hama (16:29)
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Cat: WIGLP 523. Rel: 02 Sep 24
 
Experimental/Electronic
Part I: Altar (6:45)
Part II: Palace/Illusion (3:21)
Part III:Transcend/Lament (5:47)
Part IV: The Veil (4:40)
Part V: Evocation (3:26)
Part VI: Solar Goddess Return (5:46)
Part VII: Dissolution (5:44)
Part VIII: Nothing Is Lost (5:35)
Review: At this point in his career, it seems that classically trained pianist come electronica visionary Jon Hopkins can do no wrong. Whether we're thinking of his unmistakable all-time great LP Immunity, or his more recent inward-bound journeys into a trippy serial panacea, Music For Psychedelic Therapy, the musician, in Domino's own words, is an established auteur, capable of casting a whole range of dark sonorous arts perhaps only the most storied audio wizards can cast. His latest record, Ritual, is the latest utterance to escape the Hopkins grimoire; staying true to the adage that a real magician simply does not reveal their secrets, Hopkins is deliberately cryptic about the meaning of Ritual, except for the fact that his music-making process is itself a ritual. Humbly, he insists "I have no idea what I'm doing when I'm composing". Well, from the various sublime, epiphanic, master-warlock's evocations heard across this record, it sure doesn't sound like it!
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