Following the magnificent releases and shows honouring the 25th anniversary of Apoptygma Berzerk's debut album Soli Deo Gloria, the Norwegian electronic-rock outfit headed by Stephan Groth presents SDGXXV, available on CD, double-vinyl, and cassette editions.
Re-imagining Soli Deo Gloria was not an easy task. Groth and co. looked for artists who would not simply provide remixes, but, rather, re-conceived versions that are not only spectacular in their own right, but also go down to the roots of what made the original Apop record so special. The band looked to old friends such as Cronos Titan, but also commissioned music from a new breed of artists who are changing the landscape today. The EBM of Ancient Methods finds a home on SDGXXV, for example. The entire collection is as eclectic as it is creative, and as timely as it is classic.
This collaborative effort not only does justice to the original album concept, it also breathes new life into a true masterpiece.
All four tracks from the SDGXXV EP will be included on the album, and the final track listing will be available in a video on Monday.
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CD:
Del I
01. I - Like Blood From The Beloved (Part 1) (Interpreted by Steven R. Sellick)
02. I - Burning Heretic (Cycles Of Absolute Truths Mix by Ancient Methods)
03. I - Backdraft (Deviced by The Invincible Spirit)
04. I - Stitch (Restitched by Cronos Titan)
05. I - ARP (No Sleep Mix by Beranek)
06. I - The Sentinel (Southern Discomfort Mix by Blackhouse)
Del II
07. II - Walk With Me (FRXTA Skyline Mix by Mortiis)
08. II - Backdraft (Kill The Light Mix by Codex Empire)
09. II - Spiritual Reality (Gold Golem Version by Portion Control)
10. II - Stitch (Amplified Version by Clock DVA)
11. II - Bitch (Weil Mix by Substaat)
12. II - Borrowed Time (Sublime Mix by Atropine)
Del III
13. III - The Sentinel (Doom Electronics Version by Prurient feat. Maniac)
14. III - Stitch (Patched & Processed by O/E)
15. III - Ashes To Ashes (Diabolic Mix by Bal Paré)
16. III - Skyscraping (Cricket Mix by Monster Apparat)
17. III - All Tomorrow`s Parties (Evolve Or Die Mix by Naked Lunch)
18. III - Like Blood From The Beloved (Part 2) (Reworked by Erik Wøllo)
same tracks on cassette.
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2LP Vinyl
Side A:
1. Like Blood From The Beloved (Part 1) (Interpreted by Steven R. Sellick)
2. Burning Heretic (Cycles Of Absolute Truths Mix by Ancient Methods)
3. Backdraft (Deviced by The Invincible Spirit)
4. The Sentinel (Southern Discomfort Mix by Blackhouse)
Side B:
1. Stitch (Amplified Version by Clock DVA)
2. Bitch (Weil Mix by Substaat)
3. All Tomorrow`s Parties (Evolve Or Die Mix by Naked Lunch)
4. The Sentinel (Doom Electronics Version by Prurient feat. Maniac)
Side C:
1. Walk With Me (FRXTA Skyline Mix by Mortiis)
2. Backdraft (Kill The Light Mix by Codex Empire)
3. Spiritual Reality (Gold Golem Version by Portion Control)
4. Ashes To Ashes (Diabolic Mix by Bal Paré)
Side D:
1. Borrowed Time (Sublime Mix by Atropine)
2. Skyscraping (Cricket Mix by Monster Apparat)
3. ARP (No Sleep Mix by Beranek)
4. Like Blood From The Beloved (Part 2) (Reworked by Erik Wøllo)
Last year I thought 'oh I know almost all the song titles already...' and didn't buy. Now that I bought the album there's absolutely no regret. The many versions are just a good part of this band's work alongside the many fantastic songs, and I love it. aferdinandwagner
This is entire album is axworld of it's very own. Entrancing and inviting. Every Download album is brilliant. cEvin Key is a true master of his craft!! jackchancey
A stellar cast of artists put their own shadowy spins on recent Bestial Mouths material—toward the goth club floor or into pure noise. Bandcamp New & Notable May 11, 2021