ARKANE - 'Enraptured Serene Mesmerism' CD (Seduction Prod)
(2008) Arkane is a project of Arkanum X, also a member of Daemonia Nymphe. "The second release, "Enraptured Serene Mesmerism", is a journey into the abyss of dark atmospheric melancholy and an awakening into a mesmerizing and mesmerized state of remembering through the obstacles posed by the shadows of oblivion. Neoclassical instruments played by sound banks, giving a soundtrack-like atmosphere and emitting mesmerizing aesthetics. A must-have for the lovers of haunted ghost memories and dark symphonic soundtracks; highly atmospheric and unbearably ghostly! (label description). Slimline DVD digipak. Greek import.
UK 11£
Europe 12£
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CLINT LISTING - 'My Father, My Keeper' CD (Autumn Wind Productions)
(2008) Dark Ambient memories from the creator of As All Die. Clint Listing combines the sounds of Post Rock, Ambient Soundscapes, Avantgarde Jazz and Post Industrial elements. A unique and unusual release that plays the soundtrack for a mind feeling lost... embracing loss and remembering the sounds now long gone and slowly fading from memory. "My Father, My Keeper" will bring you the solace your mind is starving for. This release also contains a 3 song EP called "The Snow Ghost EP", this EP brings alive the ambient shadows you thought you saw in the dark... the gentle breath on the back of your neck... the face you thought you saw reflected in the window... melting the frost from the glass. Ltd x 1000 copies in a digipak.
UK 10.50£
Europe 11.50£
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EXPERIMENTAL AUDIO RESEARCH - 'Worn To A Shadow' CD (Lumberton Trading Company)
(2005) 'Worn to a Shadow' is the most recent album by Sonic Boom (Spacemen 3 / Spectrum) under his EAR guise. Its artwork, using two op-art designs, is absolutely staggering. Play the album whilst gazing at it and fall back in slow motion. EAR's sound will be instantly recognisable to many, as indistinct soundscapes unfurl (almost in slow-motion) to reveal a real concept of ambient depth. Without doubt, EAR's finest work to date. An exceptional release. CD version in digipak.
UK 11.50£
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LACKLUSTRE MIRROR - 'The Book Of Shattered Bonds' CD (Shadowplay Release)
Beginning in 1998, Lacklustre Mirror band had always been a non-commercial project, performing the music its members define as 'dark art rock'; the word 'dark' doesn't mean there is any relation to 'dark rock' itself, but the band's music is indeed gloomy and dark in its mood and atmosphere. Also there are many elements from the styles regarded to as belonging to 'dark scene' - ethereal, darkwave, dark ambient and, especially, neoclassical. Such eclecticism is one of the most notable features of the band's debut album "The Book of the Shattered Bonds" - an album which contains most of the earlier songs, written between 1998 and 2005.
UK 10.50£
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METHADRONE - 'Sterility' CD (Foreshadow Productions)
US-based one-man project Methadrone is spearheaded by Craig Pillard (ex-Incantation), also known as bass player of doom metal band Evoken. Under the moniker of Methadrone, Pillard dives into murky waters of impenetrable sonic depth created by heavy and torturous guitar sounds. From the very first tunes of the title track “Sterility” you are taken down to witness the perfect musical desolation and dryness entrapped in eight inches of the silver plate. Methadrone's sound has evolved into more organic and original entity, defining Craig’s style and maturity as an independent musician. "With lights out and headphones on enter into the world of sound where no life dwells". Features guest vocals from David Galas (Lycia).
UK 10.50£
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MOON FAR AWAY - 'Belovodie' CD (Shadowplay Release)
The third album by ritual act Moon Far Away consists mainly of folk songs of the Arkhangelsk state, and ancient north Russian traditions. This is the ex-USSR territory version with an additional track, not present on the Prikosnovenie version released for the rest of the world. Both releases have completely different artwork. This version comes with beautiful dark silver print, with a thick booklet, and is finished with a nice slipcase. Russian import.
UK 11£
Europe 12£
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MOON FAR AWAY - 'Lado World / Anti-Lado World' 2 x CD (Shadowplay Release)
'Lado World' was the debut CD by cult ritual / neo-folk act Moon Far Away (often compared to Dead Can Dance). As the label states "Lado World' [was the] corner stone on which Russian dark scene was built." This release includes two discs. The first is a new and remastered version of the 'Lado World' album (1996 on Russian label Exotica Records). The second is called 'Anti-Lado World' and presents 17 exclusive remixes and cover-versions of the Moon Far Away, by artists as diverse as: Hybryds, Ritual Front, Alexei Borisov, Dreams In Exile, Theodor Bastard, Necro Stellar etc. This is a hymn to the eternity of nature and it's reflection in human existence. Comes with beautiful dark gold artwork and is finished with a slipcase. Russian import.
UK 13.50£
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MOON FAR AWAY - 'New Hymn Of Russia' Enhanced MCD (Shadowplay Release)
This long-awaited work from Russian apocalyptic folk / darkwave act Moon Far Away is a 7-track maxi-single which makes a lyrical dedication to its country with the song "Mama Rus": a "New National Anthem of Russia". Moon Far Away stress that far from any existing political currents today, the word "anthem" is used in the original sense of the word - as a sublime love song and ecstatic religious text. The disc also includes a multi-media section, including a clip of the song "Zhito Zhala", the movie "You Vzoydi, Krasno sun" and a photo gallery of MFA over the years. Includes mixes / versions from Requiem For FM, Tit/IO, Six Dead Bulgarians (aka Six Dead Bulgars), Severe Illusion, Astralasia and E-Sex-T. Russian import.
UK 8£
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A. LIXIVIA - 'Nous N'Etions Pas' CD (Little Somebody Records)
Debut album from this charming ambient / neofolk French-Canadian act with great lyrics. Many of the tracks contain atmospheric and melancholic acoustic guitar, organic percussion and a few manipulated vocals in the background. Very much in the vein of projects like Of The Wand And The Moon. Ltd x just 200 copies and presented in a pretty hand-assembled sleeve with all lyrics. A nice collectable piece.
NADJA - 'Skin Turns To Glass' CD (The End Records)
CD reissue of the very limited release on NOTHingness Records (2003). Nadja creates music that has been variously described as drone metal, ambient doom, and shoegazer, incorporating influences from such diverse artists as Swans, Godflesh, Jesu, Sunn O))), Earth, OM and My Bloody Valentine. Nadja combines soundscapes, electronics and atmospheric vocals with snail-crawl, epic riffs and dirge-like percussion, tempering the cacophany with a certain ethereal melodicism such that the listener is enveloped in a sublimating wall of amorphous sound.
SISTRENATUS - 'Division One' CD (Cold Spring CSR61CD)
Powerful debut of the Canadian noise project. 'Division One' is harsher and more bombastic than Harlow MacFarlane's now defunct project FUNERARY CALL. A true onslaught of Black Ambient, Power Noise and Death Industrial. This is the much anticipated album, after the well received track on our legendary SWARM sampler.
THISQUIETARMY - 'Unconquered' CD (Foreshadow Productions)
Debut full-length album from Canadian one-man project ThisQuietArmy (aka Eric Quach, guitar player in DestroyAllDreamers). He has also collaborated and played live with fellow Canadian Aidan Baker (Nadja), who also collaborated on the first track of this disc. ThisQuietArmy explores the never-ending spectrum of guitar ambience and loop drone sounds. Quach manages to capture the essence of contemporary alternative guitar experimentation while maintaining a disturbing, yet captivating, aural atmosphere.
UK 30£
Europe 32£
World 34£
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THISQUIETARMY - 'Unconquered' CD (Foreshadow Productions)
Debut full-length album from Canadian one-man project ThisQuietArmy (aka Eric Quach, guitar player in DestroyAllDreamers). He has also collaborated and played live with fellow Canadian Aidan Baker (Nadja), who also collaborated on the first track of this disc. ThisQuietArmy explores the never-ending spectrum of guitar ambience and loop drone sounds. Quach manages to capture the essence of contemporary alternative guitar experimentation while maintaining a disturbing, yet captivating, aural atmosphere.
