2nd Gen - Irony Is
Review by Aaron Jacob
Irony Is, the latest album from the UK-based electronic duo 2nd Gen, is a thought-provoking and experimental collection of tracks that push the boundaries of the genre. The album is a blend of glitchy beats, distorted vocals, and ambient textures that create a unique and immersive listening experience.
The opening track, "Pulse," sets the tone for the album with its pulsating rhythms and haunting melodies. "The Wall" is a standout track that showcases the duo's ability to create complex and intricate soundscapes that are both atmospheric and visceral. "Slowburn" is another highlight, with its hypnotic groove and distorted vocals.
Throughout the album, 2nd Gen explores themes of technology, identity, and human connection, using their music to create a sense of unease and disorientation. The title track, "Irony Is," is a perfect example of this, with its eerie vocals and glitchy beats.
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Download
Filename: 2nd-gen-irony-is.rar- MP3 size: 46.8 mb
- FLAC size: 728 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Buried | 4:4 | |
| And / Or | 4:41 | |
| Schism | 4:17 | |
| Measurement 9 | 3:57 | |
| And/Or | 4:41 | |
| Musicians Are Morons | 4:10 | |
| Scarred | 2:31 | |
| * Black Spring | 03:32 | |
| And/Or (Techno Animal Remix) | 5:12 | |
| Irony Is | 4:12 | |
| Slowburn | 3:58 | |
| Black Spring | 3:35 | |
| Vurt | 4:33 |
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Catalog Numbers
- NoMu68cd
- 7243 8 50329 2 9
- NOMU 68CD
- 3050-2, novamute 3050-2
- NoMu 68 LP
- musdj92-2
- NoMu 68 CD, 392.0068.020, 5.0068.20.392, NoMu68cd
Labels
- NovaMute
- Virgin France
- NovaMute, PIAS Benelux, PIAS Germany, Playground Music Scandinavia
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Formats
- CD
- Album
- CDr
- Promo
- Vinyl
- LP
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Mute Records Ltd. |
| Copyright (c) | Mute Records Ltd. |
| Published By | Mute Song |
| Recorded At | Schism Studios |
| Mastered At | The Exchange |
| Glass Mastered At | Nimbus |
| Record Company | Virgin France S.A. |
| Manufactured By | WEA Mfg. Olyphant |
| Pressed By | WEA Mfg. Olyphant |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Artwork | 2nd Gen |
| Layout | Angela Hayward |
| Management | Mark Isted |
| Mastered By | Guy |
| Photography By | Steve Gullick |
| Recorded By | PK |
| Written-By | 2nd Gen |
| Producer | 2nd Gen |
| Technician | PK |
| Artwork By | 2nd Gen |
Notes
- Comes in a standard jewel case with clear tray and 8-page booklet.
- All tracks published by Mute Song except...
- And/Or, Slowburn & Measurement 9 - Mute Song/BMG Publishing.
- [novamute]
- www.2ndgen.net
- www.mute,com
- ℗ 2000 mute records limited
- © 2000 mute records limited
- Mastered + EQ'd
- Released Date: 30/10/00
- Track 2 is incorrectly titled "Slowbum"
- Track 9 is incorrectly titled "Schiam"
- All tracks published by Mute Song, admin. by Windswept Pacific in the USA except...
- And/Or, Slowburn & Measurement 9 - Mute Song/BMG Publishing
- Recorded at Schism Studios and The Instrument
- Mastered at The Exchange
- On disc:
- novamute 3050-2 ℗ 2000 mute corporation © 2000 mute corporation
- On back:
- ℗ 2001 mute corporation
- © 2001 mute corporation
- Tracks 11 & 12 are bonus tracks.
- Recorded at Schism Studios and at the Instrument
- For Promotion Only. Street Date 20 February 2001.
- With a single-minded agenda to operate outside the accepted boundaries of style and genre, Irony Is emerges as a near perfect exploration of the power of noise.
- For promotion only. Not for sale.
- ℗&© 2000 Mute Corporation.
Barcodes
- Barcode (Text): 5 016025 682768
- Barcode (String): 5016025682768
- Matrix / Runout (Mirrored): D8299 NOMU 68 · CD · 1:1 IFPI L129 [Nimbus logo] IFPI L129
- Mastering SID Code (Twice, mirrored): IFPI L129
- Mould SID Code: ifpi 2341
- Label Code: lc5834
- Barcode: 7 24596-3050-2 7
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 2U3W
- Matrix / Runout: wea mfg OLYPHANT Y14949 HV3050-2 RE-1 01 M1S1
- Barcode: 5016025382767
- Matrix / Runout: [wea mfg. OLYPHANT logo] X14575 HV 3050-2 01 MS1
- Mastering SID Code: ifpi L902
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 2U3Q
- Barcode: 5016025682768
- Label Code: lc5634
- Matrix / Runout: D8299 NOMU 68 CD 05 1:0 Technicolor
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