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Rapoon - Raising Earthly Spirits
Review by Oana Dorobantu
Raising Earthly Spirits by Rapoon is a mesmerizing album that showcases the artist's unique ability to blend ambient, drone, and world music into a cohesive and immersive sonic experience. The album is a journey through mystical landscapes, with each track offering a different glimpse into the artist's creative vision.
The album opens with "Beneath the Trees," a haunting track that sets the tone for the rest of the album. The use of field recordings and tribal percussion creates a sense of otherworldliness that is both eerie and enchanting. The following track, "The Same River Once," features a hypnotic drone that gradually builds in intensity, creating a sense of tension and release.
One of the standout tracks on the album is "A Pale Blue Dot," which features a spoken-word sample from Carl Sagan's famous speech about the Earth's place in the universe. The use of this sample adds a layer of depth and meaning to the track, which is already rich in texture and atmosphere.
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Download
Filename: rapoon-raising-earthly-spirits.rar- MP3 size: 35 mb
- FLAC size: 225.4 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Alchiva | 10:3 | |
| Snake Belly | 15:50 | |
| Sky Heroes | 4:50 | |
| Akkurra | 5:47 | |
| Ochre | 11:2 | |
| Awi | 5:50 | |
| Djang | 13:33 |
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Catalog Numbers
- S.T. CD 063
- 8-448
- SOL 65 CD
- S.T. CD 063, S-T-CD063
Labels
- Staalplaat
- ArsNova
- Soleilmoon Recordings
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Formats
- CD
- Album
- Repress
- Digipak
- Limited Edition
- Reissue
- Unofficial Release
- Numbered
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Copyright (c) | Robin Storey |
| Manufactured By | DADC Austria |
| Pressed By | DADC Austria |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Artwork | Robin Storey |
| Design | G.J. Hobijn |
Notes
- Second edition has the same artwork as the first edition limited to 1,000 hand-numbered copies, but is housed in a Digipak, with a hole in the center, to maintain an appearance similar to the first edition.
- Jewel case with full color inserts.
- Bootleg release. Limited to 500 copies.
- Catalog# taken from CD matrix.
- Originally released in 1993.
- Total time: 66:58
- © Robin Storey 1993 ℗ YOKOMONO Ltd.
- All tracks Published By YOKOMONO Ltd.
- Third edition - Made In USA.
- First edition limited to 1,000 hand-numbered copies.
- CD comes inside a die cut wooden case, with a flip open top.
- Also includes an inner sleeve and insert.
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout: S-T-CD063 23 A2 [DADC Austria logo]
- Matrix / Runout: 8-448
- Barcode: 7 5390-77765-2 2
- Matrix / Runout: AD/CA 34045 1 8 <8051> SOL65 NORTHWESTERN INC.
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L488
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 2S09
- Matrix / Runout: S-T-CD063 23 A2 DADC AUSTRIA
About Rapoon
Real Name
- Robin Storey
Aliases
- Robin Storey