Polydistortion

by GusGus

Polydistortion cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: April 1997
  • Label: 4AD
  • Country: Iceland
  • Length: 1:01:04
  • Community rating: 3.57/5 from 5 ratings

Artists on this release: Eric Alm, Högni Egilsson, Roland String Quartet, Urður Hákonardóttir, Davíð Þór Jónsson

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Originally formed as a film and acting collective in Reykjavik, the sprawling Icelandic ensemble achieved massive international acclaim with their debut full-length. The record flawlessly marries icy, atmospheric trip-hop grooves with propulsive techno structures and deeply soulful vocal performances, establishing a uniquely dramatic, cinematic dance aesthetic.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, atmospheric, electronic, synth, club-oriented

Tracklist

  1. Oh (edit) (1:17)
  2. Gun (6:08)
  3. Believe (7:18)
  4. Polyesterday (4:52)
  5. Barry (5:57)
  6. Cold Breath ’79 (6:42)
  7. Why? (4:04)
  8. Remembrance (8:06)
  9. Is Jesus Your Pal? (3:34)
  10. Purple (8:01)
  11. Polybackwards (5:00)

Credits

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