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Erthad - Gma (Zhelezobeton)
Active since the late 90's but without any official releases until now, Erthad's first output on physical format is the sort of obscure discovery from the Russian scene that makes Zhelezobeton a reliable source for new releases that go beyond what's already established or tamed by familiarity. Recorded in 2002 using processed voices and software synthesizers, "Gma" compiles 6 tracks of serene yet expansive robotic meditations, at times approaching some form of mantras for nano-technological organisms. Soothing but not ambient in nature, the closest comparison I can think of would be another Zhelezobeton act (Degeneral) crossed over with Sshe Retina Stimulants, but that's still not close enough to what can be found here.
(CD-R, pro-printed color sleeve, $12.50)
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False Mirror - North (Thonar Records)
Second full-length album from this German ambient project. Taking the Arctic as its environmental setting, "North" is a combination of field recordings from the North Atlantic ocean and wind storms, icy textures and deep polar pulses, not unlike Closing the Eternity's "Arctica" or Sleep Research Facility's "Deep Frieze". The suitably appropriate cover was painted by Sylvia Riester and was inspired by the fjords of Norway.
(CD, clear jewel case, $16.50)
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[ dark ambient ] [ field recordings ]
Flatline Skyline - Horizon Grid [mn026] (Mechanoise Labs)
The debut album from two young prolific musicians that meshes elements of IDM, noise, trip-hop and lush melodic electronics into a personal and inspiring piece of work. The best of genre-hopping experimentation with inspired lyrics and strong vocal performance.
(CD, digisleeve with 3-panel booklet, 400 copies, $14.00)
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Forma4 - Cycle (DTA Records)
Label info: "Russian artist forma4 (a side project of kvadrat) takes us on a journey through all different sub genres of noise. in the end the album has a definite dark ambient feel to it, more so than anything else, but throughout the course of the album we are greeted with bits and pieces of power noise, minimalism, a little d-n-b, and various other types of electronic music."
(CD, jewel case, $6.00, on sale)
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Franco Micalizzi - Adolescenza Perversa (Fin de Siècle Media)
Label info: "World premiere release of this fantastic soundtrack to the obscure erotic drama from 1974, starring Femi Benussi, Malisa Longo and Dagmar Lassander. Franco Micalizzi delivers a number of beautiful and catchy themes which can easily compete with Ennio Morricone's best moments, and together with Edda Dell'Orso's occasional wordless vocals it's a winning combination. Presented in a 4-page digipak with original artwork and liner notes by John Mansell."
(CD, digipak, $20.00, last copy)
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Franco Micalizzi - Superuomini Superdonne Superbotte (Fin de Siècle Media)
Label info: "Franco Micalizzi was born in Rome 21 December 1939. After composing a few soundtracks in the end of the sixties, he gained success in 1970 with the music for "Lo chiamavano Trinita'..." (My Name Is Trinity). During the seventies, he became one of the most prolific composers of Italian film music, scoring cult classics like "Roma a mano armata" (Rome Armed to the Teeth), "Napoli violenta" (Violent Naples) and "Chi Sei?" (Beyond the Door)."
"The score for SUPERUOMINI SUPERDONNE SUPERBOTTE has never been released before in any form, making this CD the world premiere! The untitled cues have been carefully restored from the stereo master tapes, except the bonus tracks which could only be found on a mono source with inferior sound quality. Some of the shortest and most recurring themes have been merged together to further enhance the listening experience."
(CD, digipak, $20.00)
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Franco Micalizzi - Hold-Up (Fin de Siècle Media)
Label info: "World premiere of the complete soundtrack to this obscure crime thriller from 1974, including the two tracks previously released on vinyl single only, presented in a stylish digipak with liner notes by Pollanet Squad. It's a varied affair with styles including orchestral, funky, groovy and atmospheric - just about everything you can ask for from a 70's cops and robbers soundtrack!"
(CD, digipak, to be restocked soon)
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Frank Rothkamm - Moers Works (1982 - 1984) (Monochrome Vision)
Old-school industrial experimentations recorded between 1982 and 1984 by Frank Rothkamm, a professionally trained musician who used to release his material on his own Flux Records label.
Somewhere between tape collage, free-form ambient noise and chamber music, at times reminiscent of some instrumental Maria Zerfall tracks.
(CD, clear jewel case, $16.00)
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Freeze Etch - Helios (Immanence)
Debut EP from this new artist signed to Immanence Records, featuring 6 tracks and a remix by Detritus. Freeze Etch combines lightly filtered and dynamic rhythms and melodic sweeps a la Gridlock
(CD-R in plastic sleeve, $6.00, on sale, last copy)
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Frozen Faces - Broken Sounds of a Dying Culture (Wrotycz Records)
Re-release of the 1997 LP by this Deutsch Nepal side-project, along with the two tracks from the "Religion of Hate" 7". While the hypnotic loops of its immediate parent are carried over, this is a much cruder affair, with no room for ornamental effects or intricate structuring. This is stripped-down blunt-as-bones rhythms repeating themselves with mantra-like insistence. Rewarding in the right state of mind, utterly alienating in other circumstances.
(CD, oversized sleeve, $15.00, last copy)
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[ industrial ] [ rhythmic noise ]
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