MUSICK TO PLAY IN THE DARK | VINYL RECORD (LP)
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MUSICK TO PLAY IN THE DARK | VINYL RECORD (LP)
Product DESCRIPTION
Release Date:- 2020-11-27
Few groups in recent history forged as confounding and alchemical a body of work as Coil, the partnership of Peter 'Sleazy' Christopherson and John Balance. From album to album and phase to phase their recordings spelunk perplexing depths of esoteric industrial, occult electronics, and drugged poetry, both embodying and alienating parallel currents of their peers. The late 1990's in particular were a fertile era for the duo, embracing chance, chaos, and collaboration, enhanced by recent advancements in synthesis and sampling. Fittingly, at the summit of the decade's long, intoxicated arc, their divergent strains of interstitial ritual congealed into one of Coil's most celebrated and hallucinatory creations: Music To Play In The Dark. Convening at Balance and Christopherson's vast Victorian house / studio in the coastal town of Weston-super-Mare, they began a series of ambitious sessions aided by inner circle associates Thighpaulsandra and Drew McDowell. Although the creative process was admittedly "iterative" and "a bit of a drug blur," the results are astoundingly inventive and well realized, winding through shades of divination dirge, wormhole kosmische, noir lounge, ominous humor, and black mass downtempo, guided by Balance's cryptic lunar muse, which he announces on the opening track: "This is moon music / in the light of the moon." What's most remarkable about the album 20 years after it's release is how brazen, insular, and unpredictable it still feels. The songs follow an allusive, altered state logic all their own, warping from microscopic ripples of glitch and breath to widescreen warlock psychedelia and back again, as much hyper-sensory as inter-dimensional. Even within a catalog as eclectic as Coil's, Music is a mystifying collection, oneiric evocations of desire, decadence, dinner jazz, and dietary advice, far beyond the pale of whatever gothic industrial ambiguity birthed such a journey. The record closes with a slow, starlit shuffle, bathed in seething sweeps of spectral texture and high cathedral keys, like approaching the altar of some arcane temple. As the trance thickens Balance's voice rises, processed into an increasingly eerie, gaseous haze, but he resists these unseen forces, intent on delivering a final sermon: "Through hissy mists of history / the dreamer is still dreaming / the dreamer is still dreaming."
Shipping Policy
To help you understand our shipping process, here's a detailed look at our shipping policy based on the type of product you order:
In Stock Items:
Shipping Time:Â Items that are in stock generally ship between 2 to 8 business days after your order is placed.
Why 2 to 8 Days:Â When an in stock item runs out at our warehouse, it will take us about a week to get more from the label.
Process:Â Once you place an order, we promptly prepare your selected vinyl for shipping, ensuring it's securely packaged for transit.
Pre-Order Items:
Shipping Time:Â For items available for pre-order, we aim to ship them out about a week after the release date indicated on the product page.Â
Release Date Changes:Â If a release date changes, we will promptly inform you via email, updating you with the new expected release date.
Your Options:Â In case of a significant delay, we will provide options for you to either continue with the order based on the new release date or to cancel the pre-order if you prefer.
Backorder Items:
Estimated Shipping Time:Â Backordered items generally ship between 3 to 6 months after your order is placed.
Volatile Nature:Â Due to dependencies on the label supplies, backordered items can sometimes take longer than 6 months. However, there are also instances where they ship within a few weeks.
Communication:Â We will keep you updated on the status of your backordered items. We dispatch a weekly email featuring all the items that have been restocked over the week, ensuring you stay current with our latest arrivals. This way, you won't miss out on any updates regarding the items we've replenished.
Orders are NOT charged until fulfillment.
Read more in Shipping Policy
When will I receive a tracking number?
We provide tracking for every order. Tracking will be available once your product is shipped. All of our products are shipped out of our warehouse in Westlake Village, CA. You can track your order through your account on our website, via any of the shipping confirmation emails we've sent you, or through the Shop App.
Can I cancel my order?
You have the flexibility to cancel your order at any time without incurring any penalties. We understand that the unpredictable nature of backordered items can be a concern, and we don't want you to feel uneasy about extended wait times. Therefore, you're free to cancel your order at any stage in the future if you find the wait too long. However, please note that if your item has already been dispatched, we won't be able to process a cancellation. In such cases, kindly reach out to us through our 'Contact Us' page or by emailing us at support@sentinelvinyl.com.
Tracklist Preview
- Are You Shivering?
- Red Birds Will Fly Out of the East and Destroy Paris in a Night
- Red Queen
- Broccoli
- Strange Birds
- The Dreamer Is Still Asleep
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Product DESCRIPTION
2020-11-27
Few groups in recent history forged as confounding and alchemical a body of work as Coil, the partnership of Peter 'Sleazy' Christopherson and John Balance. From album to album and phase to phase their recordings spelunk perplexing depths of esoteric industrial, occult electronics, and drugged poetry, both embodying and alienating parallel currents of their peers. The late 1990's in particular were a fertile era for the duo, embracing chance, chaos, and collaboration, enhanced by recent advancements in synthesis and sampling. Fittingly, at the summit of the decade's long, intoxicated arc, their divergent strains of interstitial ritual congealed into one of Coil's most celebrated and hallucinatory creations: Music To Play In The Dark. Convening at Balance and Christopherson's vast Victorian house / studio in the coastal town of Weston-super-Mare, they began a series of ambitious sessions aided by inner circle associates Thighpaulsandra and Drew McDowell. Although the creative process was admittedly "iterative" and "a bit of a drug blur," the results are astoundingly inventive and well realized, winding through shades of divination dirge, wormhole kosmische, noir lounge, ominous humor, and black mass downtempo, guided by Balance's cryptic lunar muse, which he announces on the opening track: "This is moon music / in the light of the moon." What's most remarkable about the album 20 years after it's release is how brazen, insular, and unpredictable it still feels. The songs follow an allusive, altered state logic all their own, warping from microscopic ripples of glitch and breath to widescreen warlock psychedelia and back again, as much hyper-sensory as inter-dimensional. Even within a catalog as eclectic as Coil's, Music is a mystifying collection, oneiric evocations of desire, decadence, dinner jazz, and dietary advice, far beyond the pale of whatever gothic industrial ambiguity birthed such a journey. The record closes with a slow, starlit shuffle, bathed in seething sweeps of spectral texture and high cathedral keys, like approaching the altar of some arcane temple. As the trance thickens Balance's voice rises, processed into an increasingly eerie, gaseous haze, but he resists these unseen forces, intent on delivering a final sermon: "Through hissy mists of history / the dreamer is still dreaming / the dreamer is still dreaming."
Tracklist Preview
- Are You Shivering?
- Red Birds Will Fly Out of the East and Destroy Paris in a Night
- Red Queen
- Broccoli
- Strange Birds
- The Dreamer Is Still Asleep
Become A Member
Welcome to The Disc Vault Record Club, the ultimate destination for vinyl enthusiasts and music lovers! Our club is designed to fuel your passion for music and expand your vinyl collection with an exciting array of options. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting your vinyl journey, we've got you covered with our diverse plans tailored to your musical taste and preferences.
Join The ClubSelect Plans Offer:
Monthly Vinyl Delivery:Â Receive a premium, brand-new vinyl record selected by our experts, delivered directly to your doorstep each month.
Exclusive Store Deals:Â Unlock exclusive, members-only benefits such as substantial discounts, complimentary shipping, unique content, and more.
Flexibility:Â No long-term commitments. Change plans, pause, or cancel anytime.
Shipping Policy
To help you understand our shipping process, here's a detailed look at our shipping policy based on the type of product you order:
In Stock Items:
Shipping Time:Â Items that are in stock generally ship between 2 to 8 business days after your order is placed.
Why 2 to 8 Days:Â When an in stock item runs out at our warehouse, it will take us about a week to get more from the label.
Process:Â Once you place an order, we promptly prepare your selected vinyl for shipping, ensuring it's securely packaged for transit.
Pre-Order Items:
Shipping Time:Â For items available for pre-order, we aim to ship them out about a week after the release date indicated on the product page.Â
Release Date Changes:Â If a release date changes, we will promptly inform you via email, updating you with the new expected release date.
Your Options:Â In case of a significant delay, we will provide options for you to either continue with the order based on the new release date or to cancel the pre-order if you prefer.
Backorder Items:
Estimated Shipping Time:Â Backordered items generally ship between 3 to 6 months after your order is placed.
Volatile Nature:Â Due to dependencies on the label supplies, backordered items can sometimes take longer than 6 months. However, there are also instances where they ship within a few weeks.
Communication:Â We will keep you updated on the status of your backordered items. We dispatch a weekly email featuring all the items that have been restocked over the week, ensuring you stay current with our latest arrivals. This way, you won't miss out on any updates regarding the items we've replenished.
Orders are NOT charged until fulfillment.
Read more in Shipping Policy
When will I receive a tracking number?
We provide tracking for every order. Tracking will be available once your product is shipped. All of our products are shipped out of our warehouse in Westlake Village, CA. You can track your order through your account on our website, via any of the shipping confirmation emails we've sent you, or through the Shop App.
Can I cancel my order?
You have the flexibility to cancel your order at any time without incurring any penalties. We understand that the unpredictable nature of backordered items can be a concern, and we don't want you to feel uneasy about extended wait times. Therefore, you're free to cancel your order at any stage in the future if you find the wait too long. However, please note that if your item has already been dispatched, we won't be able to process a cancellation. In such cases, kindly reach out to us through our 'Contact Us' page or by emailing us at support@sentinelvinyl.com.