On 20 Dec 96 at 7:04, Geoffrey Elgey wrote:
quoted 5 lines Found a FSOL cd at the local used CD store yesterday that I hadn't
> Found a FSOL cd at the local used CD store yesterday that I hadn't
> seen before. It was ISDN, but it came in a black cardboard cover
> with velcro that folded out to reveal some of the usual FSOL weird
> graphic shit. Was this a limited release like the 'Dead Cities' +
> book thing?
Sort of. Here in the UK, the original version of 'ISDN' (black with
velcro, as you've described) was deleted on the day of release. I
forget how many copies were pressed, but it was a proper 'whilst
stocks last' situation. Naturally, I snapped it up straight away!
The material on the album is a compilation of various tracks that
FSOL performed 'live' (over ISDN links) during 1994. They played
different sets each time, so there was quite a wide variety of music
on offer.
'ISDN' was later re-released in a jewel case, the cover sporting the
FSOL logo in black, with a white background. This is the version of
'ISDN' that people are most likely to come across (and it's still
available).
quoted 2 lines But I would like to know if this was a limited release - then I
> But I would like to know if this was a limited release - then I
> would be sure I picked up a fantastic bargain.
Yes -- at $1.99 you've got a seriously good deal there!
quoted 4 lines BTW there was a promo copy of the new Lamb CD - Haven't heard 'em
> BTW there was a promo copy of the new Lamb CD - Haven't heard 'em
> myself, so I don't know if they are IDM or not, but I think I
> remember positive reviews for this. Can anyone provide an
> opinion/review? It was pretty cheap too.
Lamb hail from Manchester and comprise of Andy Barlow (music) and
Louise Rhodes (vocals). As far as the tip of the iceberg's concerned,
they're a drum & bass outfit, but don't let that fool you into
thinking they're as commercial as Goldie or as sugar-sweet as
Everything But the Girl. Their music's a lot more complex --
underneath the drum & bass (not that there's actually much of it
anyway) are brooding strings, jazz riffs and genuinely haunting
songs.
Louise Rhodes appeared on 808 State's (excellent) 'Don Solaris'
album, providing the vocals for 'Azura'. If you like that track, then
you're pretty much on to a winner with Lamb's album.
They've got a couple of singles out too -- 'Gold' (on which Autechre
handle remix duties) and 'Cotton Wool'. The video for 'God Bless'
seems to appear on MTV Europe every now and then (usually closely
followed by 808 State's 'Bond'). 'Gorecki' is one of the most
awe-inspiring IDM tunes you'll ever here -- a real skyscraper of
sound and emotion.
.+'''+. mark@sonance.demon.co.uk
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