Gemma Ray takes an unexpected detour from her acclaimed psych-soul and torch song oeuvre with a hard-edged experiment in cinematic electronica. Epic despite its underlying simplicity and groove, Gemma Ray and The Death Bell Gang blends the funereal and the sinister with tenderness and yearning, with a dash of automaton-pop and a Dada-esque playfulness for good measure. Front and centre are Gemma’s trademark stirring voice and harmonies. The record was recorded at Tempelhof Flughafen in Berlin and features collaborations from sound designer Ralf Goldkind (Fantastichen Vier, Mona Mur), lap steel player Kristof Hahn (Swans), and syncussion by Andy Zammit (Jon Spencer). Tracklist: 1. No Love2. Procession3. Be Still4. Howling5. Come Oblivion6. Tempelhof Desert Inn7. I Am Not Who I Am8. The Point That Tears9. All These Things10. Blowing Up Rocks About this product: this release is available on LP and DLX LP formats. The LP is pressed on ecomix vinyl (recycled and random colour). Includes a download code. The DLX LP is pressed on splatter vinyl. Includes am exclusive poster and download code.
