A CHALLENGE OF HONOUR - 'Trilogy' 2 x CD (Vrihaspati / Steinklang)
The "Trilogy Of Human Madness" was released as three 10" EPs on the French label Divine Comedy - "Angelic Torment" (2002), "Nacht Fiel Über Gotenhafen" (2003) and "Oradour Sur Glane" (2004). 5 years after the first release, these three EPs are now digitally remastered and presented on CD for the first time (disc 1). An excellent mix of Martial Industrial, Neo-Symphonics, acoustic and experimental music. The second disc contains the Steinklang 7" EP "Am ende des Tages..." (2003) as well as 5 unreleased tracks and 4 exclusive remixes by Antracot, Levoi Pravoi, Atrox and Hypnoskull. Ltd x 500 copies only - act fast!
UK 15£
Europe 16£
World 17£
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AMON - 'Nona' CD EP (Amplexus)
"Nona" takes inspiration from a case of xenoglossy (the ability to speak in an unlearned and unheard foreign language, often associated with past-life recall, trance or hypnosis) discovered in Great Britain around the early Thirties when a woman in state of trance expressed herself in a language which was recognised as ancient Egyptian. This voice from the past was called "Nona" or "The One Without a Name". This release introduces new elements for Amon and could be filed both under Dark Ambient and Avantgarde. Comes in 10" wallet!
UK 9£
Europe 11£
World 13£
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CITIES LAST BROADCAST - 'The Cancelled Earth' CD (Cyclic Law)
Pär Boström, the man behind the acclaimed project Kammarheit, offers a new and unexpected entity under the name Cities Last Broadcast. "The Cancelled Earth" is the result of almost a decade of sporadic field recordings, mainly recorded in airports, train stations, tunnels and under bridges, all greatly polished and turned into a refined mass of desolate ambience and subtle hypnosis. Through "Cities Last Broadcast" the buildings themselves will gather to whisper about their inscrutable story. Ltd x 1000 copies in an outsized gatefold textured sleeve.
Triple-CD set of 1998 Robert Rich live recordings (from shows in Stanford, Venice, and Pasadena, California). Over three hours of music, utilising some of the techniques of Rich's renowned "Sleep Concerts," as well as some sounds and interpretations of his highly-regarded collaboration with B. Lustmord, "Stalker". The live tapes have been carefully remastered by Robert himself to match the extraordinary standards of his studio recordings. Fans of all phases of Rich's career will want to have this. This is sure to rank among Rich's most important works. Double size jewelcase.
UK 18£ Europe 20£
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SCHWESTER SEZIERT - 'Annexe' CD (Mass Control)
"Between nothingness and coolness... An extra-sensory which passes in transit between rythmic manufacturer and gravity of decadent futurism". Based on the concept of the "Cold War" between USSR and USA, French artist Schwester Seziert (member of Arsch Dolls) offers up 12 tracks of power noise / rhythmic industrial. File next to dancefloor fillers such as Greyhound, Mono No Aware, Hypnoskull, Winterkalte etc. Highly recommended! Digipak.
UK 10.50£
Europe 11.50£
World 12.50£
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STEPHEN PHILIPS - 'Into The Dark' CD (Hypnos)
"Into The Dark" is a beautifully restrained and elegant piece of ambient music reminiscent of "Neroli" by Brian Eno, and "Entering Twilight" by James Johnson. Moving patterns of sounds, varying from bell-like chimes to deep rumbles vaguely-ethnic rattles, interact and react to create an always-shifting atmosphere, a sense of "place" and mood while avoiding ambient music cliches. A single, continuously-evolving track of over 74 minutes, "Into The Dark" works great as a background atmosphere for continuous repeat play. But like the best ambient music, it is appealing enough for careful listening as patterns repeat and evolve, and themes emerge throughout.
VIRIDIAN SUN - 'Infinite In All Directions' CD (Hypnos)
Viridian Sun is a duo focusing on abstract improvisation, featuring Hypnos founder Mike Griffin, and Hypnos solo artist David Tollefson. Their last studio album "Perihelion" was released a full decade ago on Hypnos, though VS continued to record together and occasionally perform live. The new album "Infinite In All Directions" moves into slightly different sonic material, downplaying synthesizer electronics in favour of guitar and bass guitar, electronically treated and looped. The result combines sustained, blissful drones, along with occasionally strange, complex overlapping loops. Translucent envelope with booklet.
