John Carpenter - Lost Themes IV Noir (Transparent Red Vinyl)

John Carpenter - Lost Themes IV Noir (Transparent Red Vinyl)It's been a decade since John Carpenter recorded the material that would become Lost Themes, his debut album of non film music and the opening salvo in one of Hollywood's great second acts. Those vibrant, synth driven songs, made in collaboration with his son Cody Carpenter and godson Daniel Davies, kickstarted a musical renaissance for the pioneering composer and director. In the years since, Carpenter, Carpenter, and Davies have released close to a

the Alchemist and frequent collaborator Paul White

ethic of the Dischord and SST eras

but before you start thinking that this ‘Bajas Fresh’ is some kind of whole-cloth change

alternative rock and post-punk mixed with their signature electronics and sampling practice

Belaya Polosa propels them in a new direction while retaining the cold minimalist delivery they’re known for

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yet they're somehow really special

The eight songs here are allowed to smoulder and spark for up to eight minutes at a time

heart-wrenching and weird pop with a post rock sensibility

KY's avant-pop / post-punk / whatever-rock rookies of the year WOMBO have signed to Fire Talk

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but as we’ve matured I've found happiness in practicality and maybe there’s a source in that