Circle is ever changing, ever Circular. On "Rautatie" the Finnish six-piece once again dives into uncharted waters of music, into a miasma of influences that feels vaguely familiar but, in an uncanny way, is not quite real. "Rautatie" is epic hard rock and colossal riffs that corrode into fragments of black metallic atonality over time. Occasionally the album’s majestic elements step aside and let sprinkles of athletic boogie take the center stage. Together the eight tracks on the album form a hard rocking bullet train, speeding ever onwards on a circular railroad to infinity.
CIRCLE - 'Rautatie' LP (Full Contact Records / Svart Records)
Clear vinyl edition of this 2010 album. Circle is ever changing, ever Circular. On "Rautatie" the Finnish six-piece once again dives into uncharted waters of music, into a miasma of influences that feels vaguely familiar but, in an uncanny way, is not quite real. "Rautatie" is epic hard rock and colossal riffs that corrode into fragments of black metallic atonality over time. Occasionally the album’s majestic elements step aside and let sprinkles of athletic boogie take the center stage. Together the eight tracks on the album form a hard rocking bullet train, speeding ever onwards on a circular railroad to infinity.
CIRCULAR - 'Shaping The Unknown’ CD (Loki Foundation)
This debut defines an opulent style of meditative ambient music and celebrates the pure sound engines of perfect analogue synthesizer music. Johannes Riedel created an elegant and stylish form of drone music to build ellipses in between sculptures blowing through the triangular center. These aural paintings uncover sacred landscapes of drifting loops and the brilliant use of guitars to set up an unearthly visionary wall of sound. Circular's music disposes a special principle where tracks build up slowly and take a period of concentration, of taking shape, followed by overwhelming massive soundworlds from outer states. Digipak.
FABIO ORSI - 'The New Year Is Over' 3 x CD (Silentes)
Nine long and extraordinary tracks collected in a triple CD set. Fluctuating ambient atmospheres, hypnotic rhythmic progressions, circular and motionless stasis, acid psychedelic escapes and evocative electronic reflections. Slow suites of "classic" ambient music suspended and dilated, soft and wrapping sonorities alternated with evocative and dramatic crescendos, through progressive sounds layerings, drones, pulses, distant echoes of human voices and subliminal perceptions of ethnical vibrations. A long and absorbing journey through distant sounds and universes... timeless music without boundaries. Ltd x 300 hand-numbered copies in an outsize 6-panel sleeve.
UK 16.00£
Europe 17.50£
World 19.00£
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MERZBOW - 'Ouroboros' CD (Soleilmoon)
Ouroboros is an ancient symbol dating back more than 4000 years. A snake or dragon eats its own tail, and represents eternity, or the circularity of life. A more modern interpretation might suggest that mankind will eventually consume itself once it finishes consuming all the life and resources on Earth. Masami Akita, recording under the name Merzbow is considered one of the preeminent artists in the field of noise music. In recent years his output has centered on animal themes, following his concern for the protection of animal rights. Albums for chickens, whales, seals and dolphins have been released on a variety of labels. "Ouroboros" is presented in an exquisite handmade screen-printed eight-panel roll-folder featuring original artwork by Mr. Akita, and is limited to 500 copies.
TROUM - 'Tjukurrpa (Part One: Harmonies)' CD (Transgredient)
First release on Troum's label Transgredient and first part of the Tjukurrpa trilogy, aiming to show the different sides of Troum's organic and archaic dreamscapes. This part is dedicated to "harmonies", containing seven yearning and atmospheric tracks made with guitar, bass, accordion, voices and effects. Listen to dreaming beauty. Ltd x 2000 copies in a circular sleeve.
UK 11£
Europe 12£
World 13£
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TROUM - 'Tjukurrpa (Part Three: Rhythms And Pulsations)' CD (Transgredient)
With "Tjukurrpa III", Troum shows a not so well known side, using the trance power of repetitive textures. In every of the 7 lengthy tracks, rhythms in various moods build the basis: from smooth ambience pulsations over ritualistic surroundings up to ecstatic pounding harshness, from underneath and soft pulsative patterns up to evolving harsh and overwhelming rhythmic loops. The music on Tjukurrpa III is made by raw & processed loops and hand-played percussion, along with electric guitar and bass, balalaika, mouth organ, male and female vocals, flute, and accordion. No samplers, synths or computers used. Ltd x 2000 copies in a circular sleeve.
UK 11£
Europe 12£
World 13£
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TROUM - 'Tjukurrpa (Part Two: Drones)' CD (Transgredient)
The second CD in the Tjukurrpa trilogy,is another attempt to reach boundless spheres of the mind. This part is dedicated to "drones", presenting five highly atmospheric and droning tracks ranging from minimal to monumental sounds, from dark ambient to more ritualistic areas: these are drones to lose your rational mind in.. The music on Tjukurrpa II is made by loops based on metal-sounds, percussion and other more obscure sources, as well as mouth-organ, choirs, guitars, and effects. Ltd x 2000 copies in a circular sleeve.
UK 11£
Europe 12£
World 13£
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VA - 'Incendium III' CD (Loki Foundation)
Third edition in the 'Incendium' sampler series from Loki Foundation / Power & Steel, featuring tracks from current and recent releases from: Bad Sector (2 tracks), Blood Box, Circular, Ex.Order, First Law, Fjernlys, Herbst9, Inade (2 tracks), Kammarheit, Land:Fire, Penjaga Insaf, Phelios and S.E.T.I.. A superb, low-priced 'try before you buy' experience from this highly recommended label! Standard card sleeve.
