Lead by Pascal Comelade, Fluence's album is a long, minimalist journey with organ and synthesizer primarily in the lead. This is combined with occasional, but massive fuzz guitar from Richard Pinhas (Heldon) on Side 1 with Gabriel Ibanez providing similar on Side 2. It's this latter element that makes the album worth seeking out, though overall it can be a bit static at times. Like a lot of music in this space, it's often best to let it play in the background to give it time to marinate in your mind.
Ownership: LP: 2020 Etats Unis (USA). Single sleeve. No other information is provided.
I was surprised to learn that this release was part of a recent RSD. What an odd choice I thought - and from an American label no less. I didn't really have any intention of buying it, but then I was at my local record store - and there it was! Didn't expect them to bring this one in. Obviously it didn't get picked up on the actual day (something I typically avoid), so I was there to scoop it up (probably the only person in town who even knew it was). Not something I would typically buy (it wasn't discounted or anything), but I do like to support my local brick and mortars as much as possible. They do need the business! Despite the lack of documentation, it's a good reissue. It sounds much better than the Tapioca version I owned in the 90s and certainly better than the CD-R I had. The album remains without a CD issue (as of 6/17/24), which would have to top this LP for me to consider buying at this point.
7/11/10 (CDRWL); 11/14/20 (new entry)
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