On "Blau + Rot", released for the first european tour by AUBE in eight years, Akifumi Nakajima worked with an old Roland SH-12 percussive synth. The result is two long tracks (each over 6 minutes) with a nice floating mood that sometimes changes into aggressiveness, without losing its warmth. A great little record by one of the most important experimental musicians from Japan. Clear vinyl. Regular edition of 400 copies.
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BERNHARD GUNTER - 'Impossible Grey' 3" CD (Metamkine)
Musique concrète realised in February / March / April 1997 at Trente Oiseaux, using sound material from Marc Behrens. Part of the Collection Cinéma pour l’oreille, curated by Jérôme Noetinger. Just under 19 minutes of Günter's unique approach to sound construction, with microscopic changes. Comes in a cardboard gatefold sleeve with shrinkwrap.
UK 5£
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BLUTVERGIEßEN - 'Issue #4' Magazine & CD
4th edition of this German extreme music magazine, written in English. 'Blutvergießen' (meaning 'Bloodshed') contains 32 pages of interviews with Angantyr (DK), Cultus (NL), Hailstorm / Sagittarius (FI/DE), Melchesh (IL) and Puissance (SE). The magazine also contains an A2 poster of Angantyr, as well as a CD sampler featuring tracks from: Amystery, Ancestors Blood, Angantyr, Carved In Stone, Changes, Dantalion, Festung, Hailstorm, Hellebaard, Hesperia, Hrimthursen, Indolenz, Kroda, Mind Propaganda, Nebelburg, Sagittarius, Ulfsdalir, Walaskialf, Wolfnacht and Yggdrasil. A4, pro-printed B&W.
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BURIAL HEX - 'Bagirwa Hymn' LP (Von Archives)
Two dense obscure messes, from one of the most sacred and funeral masters of the new mystics. A tribal funeral ode. This is great material from Burial Hex - a lot more subtle and mature than his early material. Two side-long pieces of rather melodic ambient that turns more and more industrial as the pieces progress. Sometimes the changes are abrupt, sometimes more gradual, but always with nice detail. Ltd x 300 copies with a full-size insert. Italian import.
UK 15£
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CHANGES - 'A Ripple In Time' LP (White Label)
US Neofolk. "When the concept for this album was in its seminal stages, we came to the realization that there were several songs from Changes' earlier years which had yet to be released in any form. Some had been recorded on early "demo" tapes while others had not. Thus, it was decided that instead of using previously recorded tracks, we would return to the studio to create new renditions of these songs. Additionally, the arrangements, bridges, and harmonies were enhanced to better reflect our current style. Also included in this album are three new songs... Essentially, the album bridges the years from Changes' inception to its present incarnation." White vinyl in an embossed and gold-foiled heavy gatefold cover. Ltd edition of 700 numbered copies! US import.
UK 15£
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CHANGES - 'Lament' CD (Hau Ruck!)
From Changes' inception, R. N. Taylor and Nicholas Tesluk have woven bardic tales of gallantry, chivalry and of larger-than-life legendary and mythical heroes. They've sung of new love, love unrequited and love lost. They've written songs foretelling a dark apocalyptic future, which later came to pass while currently prophesying a society in the seminal stages of an even darker fate. With their new album, "Lament", they turn their gaze inward, to their own personal apocalypses, stemming from their long marriages ending in dismal dissolution. Only by being able to immerse themselves in their art and create works expressing these sorrows would they be able to maintain their sanity. "Lament" reaches out to all who've had their lives disrupted by modern societal partners going through mid-life crises, becoming antagonistic strangers to their families overnight. Also included are new versions of three of Changes' earlier works; "The Saddest Thing", "Sweet Eve" and "Memorabilia". 13 tracks of Folk Noir. Guest: Axel Frank (Werkraum). Digipak with a 16-page booklet.
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CHANGES - 'Legends' MCD (Taproot Productions)
"Legends" features some of the first material recorded by Changes in their new incarnation, and is a folk rock / folk noir rendition of an Ezra Pound poem set to music. "Changes have returned to the studio after more than two decades and added the outstanding five sections to their enduring Legends masterpiece. Coupled with the Vikingesque tales of Thor and Odin, these additional excursions into the realms of superhuman heroics concern the brave deeds of notable characters such as Galahad, El Cid, Ulysses, Lancelot, Aeneas, Prince Igor, Arthur and Merlin; as well as a whole host of romantic beauties such as Venus, Penelope, Guinevere, Elvira and Sol.... Relying on the engineering skills of Robert Ferbrache, Tesluk's 12-string guitar strums and picks its way amid Taylor's smooth vocals and fine delivery. The various historical epochs represent a continuous whole but are suitably broken into six musical areas." (Synthesis)
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CHANGES - 'Orphan In The Storm' CD (Hau Ruck!)
The long-awaited new album by this US folk legend is finally available. This recording also features performances and back up by Michael Moynihan and Robert Ferbrache, members of long standing Neofolk outfit Blood Axis. Comes in nice digipak with a 16-page booklet. Ltd 1000.
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CHANGES / ALLERSEELEN - 'Men Among The Ruins' CD (Ewers Tonkunst / Indiestate Distribution)
The 2006 split release from Allerseelen and Changes. The Allerseelen track "Tropfen schöner Zeit" is based of a tale from Yukio Mishima. A few tracks from him include Russian singing from Drynwhyl, a member of Svarrogh and Katatonia. The Changes tracks are brilliant old school folk, as we love them. 3 tracks from each artist. Presented in a nice digisleeve. Russian import.
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CONTRASTATE - 'A Live Coal Under The Ashes' CD (Tesco Organisation)
1992 saw the release of “A live coal under the ashes”, which was inspired by the events leading up to the changes across Eastern and Central Europe during 1989. This release marked the change conceptually in which the group’s ideas became more specific and more focused on contemporary political issues. Finally available again after many years, with remastered tracks and a new, unreleased track called: “Death follows the one eyed cow”. An album full of ambient atmospheres, drones, percussion, suitable dark narrations and some steady muted rhythms. These are intense, highly charged recordings with a powerful mystic and ritual feeling. A masterpiece of sound poetry. Comes in nice digipak.
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DEADWOOD - 'Ramblack' CD (Cold Spring CSR104CD)
“Ramblack" is the follow up to Deadwood's successful 2005 album "8 19" (CSR53CD). Over the past 3 years this Swedish artist has been toiling away, creating a new black ambient / death noise masterpiece and "Ramblack" is the result. Cloaked in a more raw and morbid sound then its predecessor, this album truly changes ones perspective of audial darkness. This analogue beast of an album layers the tonal prayers of demons and the distorted cries of angels, sickness and depravity. True Death Electronics. The soundtrack to your end. "Ramblack" features guest vocals from Norwegian Black Metal legend Maniac (Skitliv, ex-Mayhem), whose vocal approach on the song 'Forakt' shows the full range of his capacity. Truly one of the most sick and twisted pieces of sonic art ever recorded. Enjoy the disease!
“Ramblack" is the follow up to Deadwood's successful 2005 album "8 19" (CSR53CD). Over the past 3 years this Swedish artist has been toiling away, creating a new black ambient / death noise masterpiece and "Ramblack" is the result. Cloaked in a more raw and morbid sound then its predecessor, this album truly changes ones perspective of audial darkness. This analogue beast of an album layers the tonal prayers of demons and the distorted cries of angels, sickness and depravity. True Death Electronics. The soundtrack to your end. "Ramblack" features guest vocals from Norwegian Black Metal legend Maniac (Skitliv, ex-Mayhem), whose vocal approach on the song 'Forakt' shows the full range of his capacity. Truly one of the most sick and twisted pieces of sonic art ever recorded. Enjoy the disease!
LP version is limited to 300 copies on marbled vinyl with 4 tracks from the main CD album (above) and a 15+ minute exclusive track, 'Cell Of Sirclin'.
DESIDERII MARGINIS - 'Strife' CD (Cold Meat Industry)
"Strife" is, as the name implies, a sort of reflection over the rather pitiful human desire to engage in all kinds of conflict. Everywhere and always. Often strife takes the form of mere pointless destruction for no purpose. That particular lack of meaning is what this album is all about. "War is a continuation of politics" von Clausewitz wrote in the 1830s. Guns go silent only to discover that nothing has really been accomplished. Old structures of injustice remain, recent conflicts are added to old ones. The music on this album is not intended to sound like the blazing guns of a world at war. "Politics are firmly rooted in the present. Strife itself is eternal. The music is, as always, a personal way to deal with and express the ever-present madness of man. Nothing changes, everything is new."
UK 11£
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GOVERNMENT ALPHA - 'Sporadic Spectra' CD (Ground Fault)
Extremely harsh Japanese noise that changes enormously from track to track, and also changes within each track, into several different experiences. Reminiscent of a combination of Merzbow, with his rumbling, crushing noises that cycle, and KK Null's penchant for high pitched, piercing scree via guitar. A satisfying, punishing listen, quality extreme noise for those who know the difference and need the real stuff. Government Alpha delivers, and this is some of the best. Series III ('loud') in the Ground Fault series.
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MERZBOW - 'Puroland' CD (OHM Records)
This disc from the Japanese master builds after many minutes into noise, but this is structured, rhythmic, surging blasts of localised power. Reminds of old Skullflower, Holland Skin Tunnel, a loud Nurse With Wound. This is because it feels so instrumental, almost as if a guitar or two are involved in this. From there we return to Akita's early style where the walls of noise were not so loud and thick. There are very obvious variations and mechanical changes within the piece, creating patterns and moods. Digipak.
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NAPALMED - 'III' CD (None)
As the title suggests, this is the 3rd studio album of Czech act Napalmed. Recorded in 2006/7 with a new 2-member line up, 'III' is offered with no extra sound / production changes, just continuity from the previous albums "...Tinnitus" and "Nevermind...", though more precise, more intense and with more power. Napalmed offer a single 80-minute track of pure industrial / noise. Ltd x 600 copies in a very nice multiple foldout sleeve with wire tie.
UK 7£
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SIEBEN - 'Desire Rites' CD (Iceflower / Trisol)
While Sieben's earlier works focused on dreamy, remote harmonies and fantasies, "Desire Rites“ deals with more personal and immediate topics. The rites of desire ask for more cutting sounds, precise rhythms and direct lyrics. We are now confronted with stronger beats, a pulse of emotions which are even more hypnotic and driving than before. This deeply personal universe reflects drastic personal changes Howden's life, with Howden completing the album alone and without the help of guest musicians. Those who have had the chance to experience Matt Howden live will find the raw energy and passion he unleashes on stage in this very album. He simply takes his violin and uses his artistic intuition to create this unique powerful sound of his. Digipak with 28-page booklet.
SIMULACRA - 'There Is A Fountain Filled With Blood' CD (ConSouling Sounds / No Angels Productions)
Nearly 45 minutes of dark droning soundscapes, where once in a while lighter ambient passages penetrate the darkness. "Giant plateaus are slowly moving, reverberating the air with deep subterranean drones, flowing and ebbing in slow waves taking you a little deeper all the time in this sonic experience... Inside a Void is Belgian dark ambient act Simulacra back with red drones from a fountain filled with blood... There is a Fountain Filled With Blood does sound deeper and wider which makes the atmosphere more intense, darker and oppressive. These graphic drones are slowly moving as they are heavy in weight under their monolithic structure. Simulacra’s dark ambient is very minimal in approach as the changes are just coming very slow, but its progression is eminent. Its mastermind Miguel Boriau does take his time to let the sounds evolve. Deep rumbling drones with a haunted atmosphere reflecting feelings of sadness and solitude with sometimes a trace of melody.... The finest and darkest drones for dreamers who are awake" (Gothtronic). Ltd x 500 copies in an outsize sleeve.
UK 10.50£
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THE HAFLER TRIO - 'No More Twain, Of Flesh: 11 Unequivocal Obsecrations' CD (Nextera)
Third part of the trilogy - the first being "Cleave: 9 Great Openings" (Nextera, 2003) and the second being "No Man Put Asunder: 7 Fruitful And Seamless Unions" (Die Stadt, 2003). Again, this is a 60+ minutes long piece which slowly changes, with a very wide and resonant sound, but for sure is the most surprising and experimental work of all three parts! Ltd x 1022 copies in an absolutely unique, super deluxe, luxury packaging! Embossed gatefold Paper-Wallet with special Transparent Wraparound and silver print.
UK 12.00£
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UMBRA NIHIL - 'The Borderland Rituals' CD (Epidemie)
After their debut album "Gnoia", Finnish band Umbra Nihil present "The Borderland Rituals: - 5 long obscure, frosty compositions of hypnotic doom metal. The album was inspired by the brooding horror novel The House on the Borderland. In order to achieve a suitable claustrophobic sound and eerie, forbidding atmosphere the album was recorded in an isolated and quarantined abandoned house, sullenly crafting the band's sound into a more organic and gelatinous direction. As the troupe's sound went through changes amidst the locale of rural decay, so did the initial Hodgsonian concept of the album - turning from a mere literary reference in lyrics into a much more personal account of borderland existence.
UK 10£
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VA - 'Looking For Europe' 4 x CD Set (Auerbach Tonträger)
The history of Neofolk for the first time on CD. Features: Agnivolok / Ain Soph / Allerseelen / Andrew King / Argine / Ataraxia / Blood Axis / Boyd Rice & Friends / Camerata Mediolanense / Changes / Darkwood / Death In June / Der Blutharsch / Dies Natalis / Empyrium / Ernte / Fire + Ice / Forseti / Gae Bolg / Hagalaz Runedance / Hekate / In Gowan Ring / Kirlian Camera / Laibach / Leakh / Lux Interna / Magnet / Mother Destruction / Neun Welten / Nico / Of The Wand And The Moon / Ordo Equitum Solis / Ordo Rosarius Equilibrio / Orplid / Ostara / Regard Extreme / Romowe Rikoito / Royal Family & The Poor (Feat. Peter Hook) / Scivias / Scott Walker / Shining Vril / Sieben / Sol Invictus / Sonne Hagal / Sorrow (Rose McDowall) / Strawbs / T.A.C. / Tenhi / Test Dept / Thee Majesty (Genesis P-Orridge) / Waldteufel / Werkraum & Lady Morphia. Exceedingly lavish 4-CD hardback book, clothbound and gold-embossed with an extensive 100-page booklet.
UK 26£
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WERKRAUM - 'Early Love Music' 2 x LP (Ahnstern / Steinklang)
14 progressive and traditional, psychedelic and medieval folk songs and chants of early love. 14 dreamy memories of the merry blue days from early times. With "Early Love Music" the German Folk musician Axel Frank sets a surpassing milestone for the new generation of Folk artists. A year after releasing his quite Martial / Neoclassical oriented debut on Cold Spring (CSR49CD), Axel got heavily involved with Alpine Folk heroes Sturmpercht and found his love in late 60s / early 70s Psych / Prog Folk music, thus changing his own direction, with the highly successful MCD 'Kristalle'. The complex arrangements and large variety of instruments even remind of The Incredible String Band and some early Acid-Folk bands. "Early Love Music" brings 2 cover versions: Donovan's ingenious fairytale "Jabberwocky" and traditional folk hit "The Blacksmith". Features collaborations with Changes, Lady Morphia and Sturmpercht. Ltd x 500 copies in a stunning gatefold sleeve with lyric sheet and bonus track, not on the CD version.
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WERKRAUM - 'Early Love Music' CD (Ahnstern / Steinklang)
14 progressive and traditional, psychedelic and medieval folk songs and chants of early love. 14 dreamy memories of the merry blue days from early times. With "Early Love Music" the German Folk musician Axel Frank sets a surpassing milestone for the new generation of Folk artists. A year after releasing his quite Martial / Neoclassical oriented debut on Cold Spring (CSR49CD), Axel got heavily involved with Alpine Folk heroes Sturmpercht and found his love in late 60s / early 70s Psych / Prog Folk music, thus changing his own direction, with the highly successful MCD 'Kristalle'. The complex arrangements and large variety of instruments even remind of The Incredible String Band and some early Acid-Folk bands. "Early Love Music" brings 2 cover versions: Donovan's ingenious fairytale "Jabberwocky" and traditional folk hit "The Blacksmith". Features collaborations with Changes, Lady Morphia and Sturmpercht. Digipak. RECOMMENDED!
A fascinating release, not only because of it's graceful perfection in composition and musical virtuosity, but also through it's musical diversity. Filled with traditional melodies and psychedelic moments, Werkraum guides the listener through a magical world of acoustic sounds and picturesque poetry, telling tales from ancient fairie days. The 6 beautiful folk songs (32 minutes) feature guests: Nicholas Tesluk and Robert Taylor (Changes), by Nick Nedzinsky (Lady Morphia) and by Antje Hoppenrath. Digipak.
WOLF EYES With JOHN WIESE - 'Collection' CD (Hanson Records)
A collection of the Wolf Eyes with John Wiese 7" plus two EPs originally released in very limited editions on American Tapes in 2003-04. Digitally re-mastered by Wiese and finally available all together! "Combined into one ugly genetic mishap and flesh hacked covered package by Aaron Dilloway's Hanson label, this is a disintegrated release full of blossoming black sounds... The sheer breadth of textures and styles that they have used is nothing short of astounding... Scattered between exploring inner worlds and blowing-out corneas through riotous frequency changes, this is the place where digits are bent from their 0 and 1 roots into self-adapting cyborg sinews. Elements like stuck groove bell work, tape machine cloud cover and delicate looped horns seem like perfectly constructed movements, musical conclusions of thirty minutes of sweaty improv work". (Brainwashed)
