JULIA HOLTER - 'TRAGEDY'

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• LSSN008 - CD

  5060174953576

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"Night School is honoured to release Julia Holter's avant-pop masterpiece 'Tragedy' on CD. Originally released on lp only via Leaving Records towards the end of 2011, Holter's first full-length proper picked up plaudit after plaudit, topping best of polls universally. Unknown to most critics and listeners was the fact that this version of 'Tragedy,' as lush and cinematic as it was, was an abridged version. This will be the first time Julia Holter's vision will be realised to the full. 'Tragedy' showcases Holter's exploration of different sonic textures and compositional techniques, elements which she evolves into achingly beautiful pop songs. These songs form a suite based on the ancient greek play 'Hippolytus,' a narrative that reveals itself slowly over the duration of the album but that does not detract from the universal beauty of the compositions. Eroded opera and field samples, sweeping synthesisers and mediative structures frame each song - giving it breathing space and allowing each nuance to fully captivate - while, above all, Julia Holter's effortless, heartfelt voice crystallises each moment perfectly. The CD version of 'Tragedy' features extended tracks, interludes missed out from the LP and a fuller representation of Holter's original intentions."

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AUFGEHOBEN - 'FRAGMENTS OF THE MARBLE PLAN'

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• HOLY1986 - LP

  655035698618

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The follow-up to 2008's Khora, Fragments of the Marble Plan adds an electronic carapace to Aufgehoben's cataclysmic noise-rock foundation. The prevailing sound evokes the Mego label before it added "Editions" to its name and became enamored of American guitar mavericks- back when it purveyed cyclotronic, abstract electronic music that had the centrifugal force of an irrefutable Ph.D. thesis. Such is the overwhelming power of Aufgehoben on the British group's sixth album that even exposure to the MP3s makes one relieved to have health insurance. Music this apocalyptic has few peers, but some approximate touchstones are the most radically "out" and knotty moments of Norwegian post-jazz ensemble Supersilent, This Heat after realizing that Brise-Glace didn't pay them a penny in royalties, or Farmers Manual after extensive immersion in Mainliner's back catalog. Fragments of the Marble Plan is a terrifying force of nature, a Rube Goldberg machine run amok, the sound of civilization atomizing into controlled chaos. It's so cold, it's hellish. Although Aufgehoben feels your need for catharsis, they convince you that being ready to jump out of your skin is the new normal. If Aufgehoben prompted clich?s, one would say that they "take no prisoners" on Fragments of the Marble Plan. This music is war-with all of the fascinating horrors and grisly.? Sixth full-length album from British group ? Adds an electronic carapace to the band's cataclysmic noise-rock foundation ? Includes digital download coupon

Tracks

1. ActsRoman(s)
2. Whataboutwhen (med3)
3. Ethicsisanoptics (TI23)
4. Fruitsofcouncils/shrewd (362b)
5. CuriosityVanityExpediency
6. Interruhig
7. Thatwealldoallthatwedo (1102s2-3)
8. MeOn
9. Scholium159

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