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PLS Bundle 1
Record/Vinyl + Digital Album
This bundle includes Pure Land Stars' 'Trembling Under the Spectral Bodies' and White Manna's 'ARC'. Both on black vinyl.
Includes unlimited streaming of Trembling Under the Spectral Bodies
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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PLS Bundle 2
Record/Vinyl + Digital Album
This bundle includes Pure Land Stars' 'Trembling Under the Spectral Bodies' on black and White Manna's 'First Welcome' on coke bottle green.
Includes unlimited streaming of Trembling Under the Spectral Bodies
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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PLS Bundle 3
Record/Vinyl + Digital Album
This bundle includes Pure Land Stars' 'Trembling Under the Spectral Bodies' (black), White Manna's 'ARC' (black), and White Manna's 'First Welcome' (coke bottle green).
Includes unlimited streaming of Trembling Under the Spectral Bodies
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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Trembling Under the Spectral Bodies (Black Vinyl Edition)
Record/Vinyl + Digital Album
This is the black vinyl edition of 'Trembling Under the Spectral Bodies'. Limited to 55 label copies. UK/Euro orders, please go through Cardinal Fuzz.
Includes unlimited streaming of Trembling Under the Spectral Bodies
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
Originally released in July of 2022 as part of the Altered States series, a joint label collaboration between Mike Mannix of Centripetal Force and Dave Cambridge of Cardinal Fuzz. alteredstatesseries.bandcamp.com
Pure Land Stars began as an exercise in improvisation involving David Johnson, Anthony Taibi, and Michael Dieter, all of whom are quite familiar with one another from their years together in White Manna. Their familiarity allowed these improvisations to quickly take on a life of their own and soon enough, with the help of Russ Thallheimer and Valerio Cosi on saxophone, an album took form.
There are nods to krautrock on this album, not only in sound but also in tone, a distinct kind of ominous feeling reminiscent of the Cold War vibes often emanated by German groups in the 1970s. Considering the recent state of the world, this makes sense. It seems hard not to have an ominous feeling in one's periphery these days. Whereas White Manna's sound is primarily based in guitar, Pure Land Stars prioritizes synthesizers and drum machines, so much so that the members felt a new identity was warranted. With that said, those familiar with White Manna won't be too surprised with Pure Land Stars' direction, as there has been an increasing presence of synthesizers and electronic sounds over the past few years.
And now it all exists in complete fruition.
credits
released May 5, 2023
David J/ Anthony Taibi/ Michael Dieter/ Valerio Cosi/ Russ Thallheimer
Mastered - John McBain
Design Concept - Brett Savage
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this album has been a source of solace for me this year and i know it will be for many years to come. pure-hearted & emotional, these songs bring me back to center with every listen. thank you <3 marine eyes
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