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01. BAKER/SIMON GOFF/THOR HARRIS, AIDAN - Noplace I
02. BAKER/SIMON GOFF/THOR HARRIS, AIDAN - Noplace II
03. BAKER/SIMON GOFF/THOR HARRIS, AIDAN - Red Robin
04. BAKER/SIMON GOFF/THOR HARRIS, AIDAN - Noplace III
05. BAKER/SIMON GOFF/THOR HARRIS, AIDAN - Tin Chapel
06. BAKER/SIMON GOFF/THOR HARRIS, AIDAN - Northplace
07. BAKER/SIMON GOFF/THOR HARRIS, AIDAN - Nighplace
ARTIST
TITLE
Noplace
FORMAT
LP

LABEL
CATALOG #
GZH 079LP GZH 079LP
GENRE
RELEASE DATE
12/1/2017

Noplace is an improvised collaboration between Aidan Baker (Nadja, Caudal, B/B/S/), Simon Goff (Molecular, Bee & Flower), and Thor Harris (Swans, Shearwater, Thor & Friends). Having known each other for a number of years and previously contributed to one another's recordings, this trio finally came together as a whole on May 7th, 2017 at Redrum Studios in Berlin. In a short, improvised session of just a few hours, they set about laying down as much material as possible which was then subsequently edited and re-worked (without overdubs) to form this album. The same evening the trio played together as part of a nine-piece Thor & Friends ensemble which also included Christopher Hefner (on musical saw) whose artwork graces the cover of the record and gave it its name. Noplace is a hypnotic and deep listen. Kinetic rhythms pulsate throughout whilst the guitar and violin jostle and weave around the metronomic beats, creating a cathartic and all-encompassing experience. The very nature of the instrumental repetitions gives it an immediate avant/krautrock feel but the whole record is coated in a wonderful psychedelic atmosphere that's both melodic, textured, and innovative. Without doubt a perfect marriage and the sum of its parts. You would be forgiven for thinking Noplace took years to craft, but that's testament to three excellent musicians who have produced a real treat of a record. Broken down into seven pieces, but best enjoyed as a thrilling whole, Noplace is a powerful and highly addictive album. File under: avant/krautrock/improv/experimental. Artwork by Christopher Hefner. Mastered by Lawrence English. Includes download code; 180 gram vinyl; Edition of 500.