Psalm 69 released on July 14, 1992, is Ministry's fifth studio album and peaked at number 27 on the Billboard 200. The album features iconic tracks like Jesus Built My Hotrod, N.W.O., and Just One Fix, blending aggressive guitar riffs with industrial sounds. It received critical acclaim for its innovative and politically charged content, becoming Ministry's best-selling album.
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Suburban Base proudly welcomes John Rolodex to the label, a heavyweight of the Canadian Drum & Bass and Jungle scene with an international legacy. With past releases on iconic imprints including Metalheadz, V Recordings, Dread, and his own Machinist Music, John Rolodex now makes his Suburban Base debut.
His new 4–track EP, Teenage Ravers, is a powerful statement that bridges past and present. Channelling the raw energy and euphoria of the original rave and jungle movement, Rolodex pays tribute to the foundations while pushing the sound forward with his trademark weight and precision.
The EP features four distinct cuts:
- Teenage Ravers
- Hidden World
- Undignified Pt. 1
- Undignified Pt. 2
In true Suburban Base style, the vinyl release is something special: a limited–edition white pressing, complete with a unique ‘dove’ ecstasy tablet–style centre label, a nostalgic nod to the early rave era and a future collector’s piece.
- Il Pleut
- Le Beau Cancer
- Il Se Passe Des Choses
- Une Fois Mais Pas Deux
- L'homme Objet
- Éternelle
- Blanche Neige
- Comme Rimbaud
- Dommage Que Tu Sois Mort
- Je Suis Inadaptée
- Cet Enfant Que Je T'avais Fait
- Une Fois Mais Pas Deux - Demo
- Éternelle - Demo
- Il Se Passe Des Choses - Demo
- Comme Rimbaud - Demo
- Il Pleut - Demo
- Blanche Neige - Demo
- L'homme Objet - Demo
- Dommage Que Tu Sois Mort - Demo
- Le Beau Cancer - Instrumental
- Une Fois Mais Pas Deux - Instrumental
- Comme Rimbaud - Instrumental
- Il Se Passe Des Choses - Instrumental
- Je Suis Inadaptée - Instrumental
- Dommage Que Tu Sois Mort - Instrumental
- Il Pleut - Niok Version
Wewantsounds is delighted to reissue French pop icon Brigitte Fontaine"s landmark 1968 album Brigitte Fontaine Est Folle, originally released on the cult label Saravah and arranged by Jean-Claude Vannier. This special 2-LP edition, approved by the artist, features the original album, newly remastered from the original tapes, along with a second LP of demos, instrumentals, and a live rendition of "Il Pleut" recorded for France Inter/ORTF. The release also includes a 20-page bilingual booklet with introductions by journalist Jeremy Allen and Stereolab"s Laetitia Sadier, essays by Brigitte Fontaine"s biographer Benoît Mouchart and Benjamin Barouh, plus full lyrics and rare archival photos.
- Start Again (Prelude)
- Criminal
- Did It All
- Break The Silence Feat. Sleep Theory
- Good Intentions
- Sacrifice
- Losing Faith
- Miles Apart
- Some Things
- Icon
- Playground
- Starting Over
- Ever After
Nevertel, are set to release their Epitaph Records debut album, entitled Start Again. The Florida-based trio - comprised of vocalist Jeremy Michael, rapper/guitarist/producer Raul Lopez, and guitarist Alec Davis - are a rare breed in an era saturated with genre tags and algorithm-chasing playlists. Drawing on a cocktail of nu-metal nostalgia, hip-hop grit, and EDM adrenaline, their sound feels less like a blend and more like a carefully controlled detonation. It"s a vision honed through years of DIY hustle and an unshakable commitment to quality over trend. Bonded in adolescence over music and late-night gaming sessions, the trio turned those formative obsessions into a full-fledged project that has steadily built a digital groundswell. From self-releasing two fulllength albums and a pair of EPs to amassing over 1.5 million streams per week, Nevertel"s trajectory reflects a slow burn in a culture obsessed with instant virality. Citing touchstones like Linkin Park and Bring Me The Horizon, the band pays homage to the titans of their youth while shaping something unmistakably their own: emotionally raw lyricism, razor-edged riffs and breakdowns. It"s equal parts catharsis and chaos. Now signed to Epitaph Records as of 2023, Nevertel are poised to enter their next chapter with momentum at their backs.
- A1: Dj Lux & Claudio Diva - Soul Control Part 1
- A2: Jaguar
- A3: Aurora (Mare)
- B1: Diva Dj & An'qua Cosmic Boys - Ascen'on To Al'tude
- B2: Ὄλυμπος - Free Your Mind
- B3: Valium - Digital Dream (Club Vrs )
- C1: Claudio Diva - Clon3 (Bass Vrs )
- C2: Diva Dj & An'qua Cosmic Boys – Energy
- C3: C D.jay - Sunday (A;Ack Mix)
- D1: Diva Dj & An'qua Cosmic Boys - Time Flies (Trance Remix)
- D2: Dj Lux & Claudio Diva - Clear World Phase One (L B.tribute)
- D3: En'ty - Midnight Express (M 1)
This is the second volume of the double compila"on Shock Room. This collec"on features iconic
and sought-a(er "techno, trance & progressive" sounds that got en"re genera"ons dancing and
are s"ll being played and sought a(er by DJs and fans of this musical genre. The compila"on
takes its name from the "main room" inside the Ul"mo Impero nightclub in Turin, a historical
temple of '90s techno trance music in Italy
- A1: Lotus - Within Or Without You (Mr Sam's Travel To New York Remix)
- A2: Madrid Inc - My Sunday's Love
- B1: Delerium Feat. Leigh Nash - Innocente (Mr Sam's The Space Between Us Remix)
- B2: Mr Sam Vs Human Resource - Dominator
- A1: D*Note - Shed My Skin (Mr Sam's One Night In San Francisco Remix)
- A2: Mojado Feat. Mr Sam - Naranja (Dimitri Andreas Vision)
- B1: Y-Traxx - Mystery Land (Fred Baker Vs Mr Sam's Magical Mystery Vocal Mix)
- B2: Mr Sam - Lyteo (Rank 1 Remix)
- A1: Jam & Spoon - Odyssey To Anyoona (Mr Sam Return Of The Phoenix Club Remix)
- A2: Red Screen - Friday Sickness
- B1: Catapila - Void (I Need You) (Mr Sam's The Heart Of Trance Remix)
- B2: Deadmau5 - Clockwork (Mr Sam Remix)
- A1: Timo Maas Presents Mad Dogs - Better Make Room (Mr Sam's Berlin Cookies Remix)
- A2: Mr Sam Feat. Crash Course In Science - Flying Around (Michael Forzza Remix)
- B1: Yellow Screen - Out Of Time
- B2: Mr Sam Vs T99 - Anasthasia
- A1: Urban Electro Squad - Ex Girlfriends (Mr Sam Sunset Remix)
- A2: Mojado - Kaktus
- B1: Mr Sam Vs Fred Baker Present As One - Forever Waiting
- B2: Mr Sam Feat. Kirsty Hawkshaw - One Day
- A1: Miro - Spaceman (Mr Sam & Marko's 'Definition Of Weird Minds' Remix)
- A2: Mr Sam Feat. T4L - Rydem Koba
- B1: Dillinger & Capone - Trysting Fields (Mr Sam & Mikka Maffia Remix)
- B2: Mr Sam - Tantra
- A1: Mr Sam Feat. Claud9 - Cygnes
- A2: Bt - Suddenly (Mr Sam Pop Model Remix)
- B1: Mr Sam - This Is Cocaine Speaking
- B2: Mojado - El Toro
- B3: Mr Sam - Alegrya
- A1: Mr Sam With Bt - Thegreat Opus
- A2: Mr Sam - Radar
- B1: Mr Sam Feat. Kirsty Hawkshaw - Split (Jonas Steur Remix)
- B2: Mr Sam Feat. Kirsty Hawkshaw - Insight (Acoustic For Sam)
- A1: Blue Screen - You & Me
- B1: A Split Second - Flesh (Mr Sam Vs Fred Baker's Back To The Neo Punk Attitude Remix)
- B2: Corvin Dalek - Pounds & Penz (Mr Sam's Wet&Hard Remix)
- A1: Laysia - With Or Without You (Mr Sam Vs Fred Baker Always By Your Side Mix)
- A2: Mr Sam - Seven 7 Seven
- B1: 2 Flying Stones - Maybe Tomorrow (Mr Sam's French Sinatra Remix)
- B2: Blank & Jones Feat. Claudia Brücken - Unknown Treasure (Mr Sam Beyond The Grace Of God Remix)
Mr Sam - HERITAGE (1995-2025)
HERITAGE celebrates 30 years of Mr Sam's career in a world-first collector's edition: a monumental best-of gathering 40 tracks across 10 vinyls. Never before has an electronic DJ and producer released such a project - an unprecedented box set that stands as a unique, sincere and intimate journey, blending emotion, innovation and musical memory.
Each track has been carefully selected, remastered, and placed as part of a personal narrative. More than just a compilation, HERITAGE is a musical journey - the story of an artist who has shaped the trance and progressive scene worldwide since 1995, and who continues to write history, with this release sealing his legacy forever.
The album features his most iconic productions (Lotus, the Screen series, Forever Waiting, Lyteo...) alongside timeless contributions from artists who influenced a generation, including D*Note, Timo Maas, Jam & Spoon...
This is more than a retrospective - with HERITAGE, Mr Sam permanently engraves his legacy in the history of electronic music.
Platipus Records proudly announces the highly anticipated release of the 6th vinyl installment in the Platipus 30 Years series, featuring four iconic tracks that epitomize the label's storied sound.
After much anticipation, the sixth installment of the Platipus 30 Years 12” vinyl series has arrived, celebrating three decades of iconic electronic music. Volume 6 delivers another timeless selection from the label’s legendary catalog, featuring Robert Miles’ era-defining anthem Children, the early trance masterpiece Cambodia by Art of Trance, the hypnotic and modern Pukwudgie by Simon Berry & Luke Brancaccio, and the rediscovered gem Bluebottle by POB featuring DJ Patrick Reid. This collector’s edition is a must-have tribute to the rich legacy of Platipus Records.
Demuir marks an inaugural release on Hot Creations with High. Alive. And Dirty., a
diverse four track EP made up of all original records.
The EP opens with Santa and The Elf. A penetrating bassline ratchets up and down, as horn
like synths whir occasionally in the background, alongside tassel-like hi-hats. Up next, the title
track High. Alive. And Dirty. provides stunning contrast. A happy, funk-fuelled number, the
track incorporates disco elements with “positive and soulful vibes”, before Rawness - Beat 3
features a “raw native structure”, bongo sounding drums and tropical vocals to from a well-
rounded, feel-good record. Eerbawdy Wants to Deeezsko rounds off the EP in fine form, with
more disco elements and chiming, emotional keys.
Canadian-based Demuir is a distinctive talent in the electronic music sphere. A prolific
producer, Demuir has already made a home on labels including I’m A House Gangster as well
as Cassy’s Kwench Records, whilst he is soon set to release on Loco Dice’s iconic Desolat
imprint.
Another very exclusive high quality piece of merchandise. Beautifully made beige canvas tote bag with a full color embossed graphic design of the iconic duo stepping off a plane onto a red carpet in Hawaiian shirts. The bag has the Daft Punk Airlines insignia. Product Specifications
Color: Beige
Size: 37x43 cm
For the first time in over 20 years, BMG have commissioned a new DJ remix of Rapper’s Delight. BMG will release a double sided 12” with the classic 14 mins long version of Rapper’s Delight on Side A, with the brand new Greg Wilson & Ché remix on Side B.
Rapper’s Delight, is widely regarded as one of the biggest, if not the biggest, commercial hip-hop tracks in the history of Hip-hop. It is considered to be, one of THE most influential hip-hop tracks of all time, credited with bringing rap music to a mainstream audience. Artist’s influenced by this track include; Jay-Z & Nas, Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg, Run DMC, to name a few.
This iconic track has been sampled over 215 times!
Like sneaking an extra scoop (or two) of ice cream for dessert, what do you do when you know something’s bad for you, but its vice-like nature makes it all the more irresistible? Vega Records explores this conundrum in its latest release, “Can’t Let You Go” by the late, great Loleatta Holloway.
“Can’t Let You Go” is one of the last unreleased recordings Loleatta completed before her passing in 2011. In the main mix, she addresses a relationship she knows she should end but can’t bring herself to leave because the lovin’ is just too good: “I keep coming back time and time again,” she ruminates with raw emotion. “We got to make things better or we got to do whatever to make it right… oh, let’s make it right, ‘cause I can’t let you go.”
For the unfamiliar, Loleatta Holloway, a.k.a. the “Queen of the Night,” is a bona fide disco and soul icon. The singer behind successful singles such as “Hit and Run” and “Love Sensation,” she is one of the most sampled artists from the disco era.
The posthumous single was written and produced by prolific artist Yvonne Turner, whose resume includes production and remix credits for music greats such as Whitney Houston, Willie Colon, and Jeffrey Osborne; as well as mixes for Lenny Kravitz, Lalah Hathaway, Mica Paris, and more. Providing subtle, smooth background vocals for the track, she allows Loleatta’s belting vocals to be the star of the percussive house groover; while Vega Records boss Louie Vega offers a “Roots” mix and emotion-charged “Soul House” mix. Louie Vega also invited his vocalist friends Tawatha Agee (of seminal R&B and soul group Mtume) and Cindy Mizelle (Louie Vega’s longtime collaborator) to add powerful hooks and new background arrangements, enhancing the track with some call and response to Loleatta's adlibs during the vamp. Gene Perez on Bass, Axel Tosca on Fender Rhodes, and Roberto Quintero on percussion. In all, the record is club-ready catharsis made for dancing all your troubles away.
“Loleatta Holloway was one of the most dynamic vocalists of our time,” says Yvonne Turner. “She was blessed with the gift of song and her energy was electric! Loleatta's passion and artistry is on full display as she masterfully interprets a lyric then delivers her signature adlibs, which never disappoint. To describe her in a few words, Loleatta Holloway was the truth... my friend... extraordinary!”
Adds Louie Vega, “Loleatta Holloway has had a huge impact in my life as a DJ, producer, and clubber. She touched me in many ways through my music-making and even style of DJing; to this day, I still play many of her songs and acapellas. This is just our little way of saying thank you so much for what you've done for so many lives with your beautiful voice, you've affected us all!!!”
The record’s cover artwork is a mural of Loleatta Holloway created by Richard Wilson, a London-based artist who takes inspiration from DJs and producers from the house music and disco scene. Last month, Louie traveled to Liverpool, England for the mural’s unveiling.
DJ Support: Fred P, Mark Farina, Harvey Sutherland and more
When two underground icons like James Curd and Fred P join forces, the result is more than just acollaboration-it's a cross-continental meeting of deep house minds. The track was born in James Curd's Adelaide studio while Fred P was in Australia, capturing a rare and organic creative moment between two respected figures in house music. James Curd, known for his work with Greenskeepers and his extensive catalog across labels like Classic, Defected, and DFA, brings a playful yet precise groove, while Fred P, the introspective deep house pioneer behind Black Jazz Consortium, adds soulful depth and hypnotic finesse. The remix package elevates things even further. Harvey Sutherland, a staple in Australia's modern funk and electronic scene, brings his analog synth wizardry-his remix credentials include Disclosure and Jamiroquai. Austin Ato, a UK house innovator with a DFTD remix for Groove Armada, injects vibrant dancefloor energy. And Junior Sanchez, a long-time figure in New York's club culture, rounds it out with a heavyweight version - he's flipped everyone from A-Trak to Madonna. This is a lineup that speaks volumes before you even hit play.
- My Heart My Love
- Galaxies
- Is There A Way
- Words To Say
- Addicted
- Queen
- Don't Be
- All Roads
- Waiting For
- Matters Of The Heart Feat Erstelle
- Somber Sonnet
- The Moment
- Timeless Answers
- Mykaylah (Japanese Bonus Track)
"ADRIAN YOUNGE PRESENTS SOMETHING ABOUT APRIL II" is the debut album showcasing the soul-stirring voice that has graced some of Younge's most iconic projects. From "Something About April" to "The Midnight Hour", Oden's vocals have captivated audiences worldwide. Oden strives to vibrate frequencies relatable to lovers from all walks of life: a forgotten tenet derivative of `70s soul. Recorded and mixed by Adrian Younge at Linear Labs, the preeminent analog studio of Los Angeles, CA.
- A1: The Prophecy
- A2: Concerning Hobbits
- A3: The Shadow Of The Past
- A4: The Treason Of Isengard
- A5: The Black Rider
- B1: At The Sign Of The Prancing Pony
- B2: A Knife In The Dark
- B3: Flight To The Ford
- B4: Many Meetings
- B5: The Council Of Elrond Feat “Aníron (Theme For Aragorn And Arwen” Composed & Performed By Enya)
- C1: The Ring Goes South
- C2: A Journey In The Dark
- C3: The Bridge Of Khazad-Dûm
- C4: Lothlorien
- C5: The Great River
- D1: Amon Hen
- D2: The Breaking Of The Fellowship
- D3: May It Be (Composed & Performed By Enya)
Howard Shore’s Academy Award and Grammy-winning score for The Fellowship of the Ring is a platinum-certified masterpiece. This iconic album features two original songs by Enya, "May It Be" and "Aníron (Theme for Aragorn and Arwen)." A must-have for any Lord of the Rings fan, this timeless soundtrack continues to inspire generations.
- Star Wars And The Revenge Of The Sith (7:29)
- Anakin's Dream (4:44)
- Battle Of The Heroes (3:42)
- Anakin's Betrayal (4:05)
- General Grievous (4:05)
- Palpatine's Teachings (5:25)
- Grievous And The Droids (3:27)
- Padmé's Ruminations (3:18)
- Anakin Vs. Obi-Wan (3:56)
- Anakin's Dark Deeds (4:04)
- Enter Lord Vader (4:13)
- The Immolation Scene (2:39)
- Grievous Speaks To Lord Sidious (2:48)
- The Birth Of The Twins And Padmé's Destiny (3:39)
- A New Hope And End Credits (13:05)
Mutant, in association with Walt Disney Music and LucasFilm, are proud to present a 20th anniversary celebratory pressing of John William's original score to the iconic final chapter of the Star Wars prequel trilogy - Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith.
Following a powerful return to cinemas this spring, George Lucas' 2005 science fiction epic has continued to capture the hearts generation after generation. Returning for his sixth Star Wars film, John Williams brings the tragedy of Anakin Skywalker to life with a masterful flair. From the opening fanfare's hard pivot to the action packed dogfight, Williams weaves between kinetic adventure, and haunting heartbreak with grace and precision. In a series full of the absolute pinnacle of music ever committed to film, Revenge of the Sith sits proudly side by side, while feeling wholly unique.
Long out of print on physical media, and only being pressed on Vinyl for the second time ever, this limited edition release features incredible original artwork by Matt Ferguson and is pressed on 2x 140gm black vinyl.
- Opening Lab
- Natural History Museum
- Voyage
- Zora And Kincaid
- Mosasaur Attacks Yacht
- Zora And Loomis Chat
- Mayday
- Boat Chase
- Fins Attack – Part 1
- Fins Attack – Part 2
- Cave Swim
- Do The Job
- Dino Lovers
- Dino Spectacle
- What’s The Smell?
- Crossing The River / T-Rex
- Climbing The Wall
- Bird Strike
- Gentle Boat Ride
- Mutadons Fly In
- The Old Lab
- Tunnel / Helicopter
- Run To The Gate
- Bella And The Beast
- Sailing Away
Mutant, in partnership with Back Lot Music, are proud to present the physical media debut of Universal Pictures’ Jurassic World Rebirth Original Motion Picture Soundtrack with music by two-time Grammy® and Academy Award®-winning composer Alexandre Desplat.
To create the score for Jurassic World Rebirth, director Gareth Edwards turned to a distinguished friend, two-time Oscar® winner Alexandre Desplat (The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Shape of Water), who worked with Edwards on Godzilla. “I feel very fortunate to be doing the music for a movie franchise like this, which entertained me so greatly, as a filmgoer, for decades,” Desplat says. “I dreamed of writing music for movies like this since I was a teenager, and now, here I am,” he adds with a laugh, “part of Jurassic World, almost a teenager.”
Rebirth represents the second time that Desplat has stepped into a franchise and inherited and adapted iconic musical motifs written by an artist he considers his “forever idol,” the legendary John Williams: Desplat previously took on that challenge with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Parts 1 and 2. “John Williams wrote a fantastic melody for Jurassic Park that I now get to reinvent, rejigger and resculpt in ways benefit our movie,” Desplat says. “My desire was not to quote John’s score bluntly but subtly echo it or make use of it in the original score I have written for the film in playful and meaningful ways.”
"Continuing in the legacy of composers like John Williams, Don Davis, and Michael Giacchino - Alexandre Desplat brings the action packed Jurassic World: Rebirth to life with equal parts bombast, and tenderness." says Mo Shafeek, co-founder of Mutant. "Beautiful piano melodies give reprieve from thundering percussion, in this beautiful and essential addition to the Jurassic franchise.”
- 1: It's Not All Bad
- 2: Under My Sweater
- 3: Promises
- 4: I Miss The 90S
- 5: One Day At A Time
- 6: In Every Way, Shape Or Form
- 7: Breakup Song
- 8: I Must Obey The Inscrutable Exhortations Of My Soul
There’s a lot for MAYDAY PARADE to celebrate these days. The T allahassee, Florida-formed quintet recently
wrapped a career-defining tour marking two decades together, one that saw more than 70,000 fans pack sold-out venues to celebrate their storied catalog. They performed a triumphant main-stage set at the 30th anniversary of the V ans W arped T our, a full-circle moment for a band that made their name selling self-released CDs in those same sweltering parking lots nearly 20 years ago. Their landmark debut LP, A Lesson In Romantics, turned 18, still beloved for its iconic singles like the platinum-certified “Jamie All Over” and gold-certified “Miserable At Best.” And the group released Sweet, the first in a self-released three-album series that reaffirmed just how vital and creatively energized Mayday Parade still remains. Now, on Sad, the second installment in that trilogy, the band continue diving deeper into the emotional nuance that’s defined their most captivating albums, blending aching sentimentality with melodic urgency as only they can. Once again produced by longtime collaborators Zack Odom and Kenneth Mount, Sad sees Mayday Parade stripping back some of the tempo that colored Sweet in favor of more deliberate grooves, more introspection, and a sharpened focus on mood and space.
Howard Shore’s Academy Award and Grammy-winning score for The Fellowship of the Ring is a platinum-certified masterpiece. This iconic album features two original songs by Enya, "May It Be" and "Aníron (Theme for Aragorn and Arwen)." A must-have for any Lord of the Rings fan, this timeless soundtrack continues to inspire generations.
Howard Shore’s Academy Award and Grammy-winning score for The Fellowship of the Ring is a platinum-certified masterpiece. This iconic album features two original songs by Enya, "May It Be" and "Aníron (Theme for Aragorn and Arwen)." A must-have for any Lord of the Rings fan, this timeless soundtrack continues to inspire generations.
Ostinato as resistance: Rafael Anton Irisarri’s landmark work reimagined. Marking the tenth anniversary of the American composer’s critically acclaimed album 'A Fragile Geography', this new edition arrives renewed, both sonically and visually.
First released in 2015 (Room40) during a period of personal upheaval and creative reinvention, it endures as a testament to resilience, transformation, and the connection we hold with the places that shape us.
Written in the aftermath of a devastating theft, A Fragile Geography was born out of loss. Just days before a cross-country move to New York, Irisarri’s entire Seattle-based studio was wiped out. Instruments. Recordings. Archives. Gone without a trace. He arrived on the East Coast to an empty room and the daunting task of starting over.
“This album wasn’t just a record; it was a lifeline,” Irisarri reflects. “It became a way to process the emotional chaos that followed: uprooting, instability, and ultimately, the slow, intuitive rebuilding of a life.”
Composed and recorded in the rural woods of the Hudson Valley, the album took shape in seclusion, surrounded by nature, and through a process guided by improvisation. Embracing limitations, Irisarri wove textural layers of field recordings with half-remembered melodies from his Seattle years, piecing them together like fragments of memory. Tracks like “Displacement,” “Hiatus,” and “Persistence” juxtaposed haunting stillness with restless momentum, mapping an inner terrain of grief, catharsis, and rebirth.
Among its defining sounds is “Empire Systems,” a monumental centerpiece built around a simple four-chord progression, organ textures, and guitar drones. Gradually, the track expands into layers of immersive loops and thick, enveloping distortion that wash over the listener like a rolling wave. Often cited as the album’s most majestic passage, it captures Irisarri at his most sonically ambitious. With a harmonically saturated structure crafted from restraint and repetition, it remains one of his most recognizable compositions: an exercise in the art of maximal minimalism.
From the outset, “Reprisal” received praise from BBC’s Mary Anne Hobbs, who championed the track on her radio show. Her support played a key role in introducing Irisarri’s work to wider audiences and solidifying his place within the lineage of electronic, drone, and experimental sound artists. A slow-burning elegy, the piece emerges from a haze of distortion and sub-bass, with dense, unrelenting drones carrying a sense of mounting tension. Just as it seems to collapse under its own weight, flickers of guitar emerge like distant light through fog. It’s a meditation on dissonance, resolve, and the elusive possibility of release.
The closing track, “Secretly Wishing for Rain,” is steeped in saudade: a longing for Seattle’s dour grey skies, lush green landscapes, and desaturated sunsets. Through it, Irisarri mourns a vanished chapter of life bound to the city, a time documented in scattered mementos and cherished collections, now permanently gone. A reflection on what could never be recovered: an era lost to time. Julia Kent’s looped cello motifs added a melancholic warmth to the track, marking the first collaboration between the two artists and sparking a musical dialogue that would keep growing in the years that followed.
More than a career highlight, A Fragile Geography has laid the foundation for Black Knoll studio, which Irisarri rebuilt from the ground up. The studio has since grown into a creative hub for countless projects, with Irisarri engineering records for iconic music figures like Terry Riley, Ryuichi Sakamoto, William Basinski, MONO, Devendra Banhart, Grouper, Emeralds, Steve Hauschildt, Julianna Barwick, and many others. Carried by its lasting influence, the album has quietly captured the ear of a younger generation, its sound and emotional arc finding new listeners in unexpected corners.
The album’s new visual language was reimagined in collaboration with Mexico City–based designer Daniel Castrejón. Irisarri captured ghostly images at Gaztelugatxeko Doniene, a historic coastal site in Bermeo, Euskal Herria. Castrejón then treated the photographs with distressed textures and spectral overlays. The final artwork channels the rugged, elemental forces that shaped both the music and Irisarri’s aesthetic, renewing his ties to ancestral ground inspired by the Basque homeland of his bloodline.
Mastered by Stephan Mathieu with exceptional attention to detail, this anniversary edition uncovers every nuance in the sound design, enhancing clarity and presence. With each listen, new elements emerge, inviting discovery and reconnection.
“I don’t experience this album as a document of grief anymore,” says Irisarri. “I hear adaptation and I'm reminded that when everything falls apart, something meaningful, maybe even beautiful, can emerge.”



















