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Brand: Grouper

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krank168

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2012-04-16

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Standard:20

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2 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Grouper

Genre GB

Indie Pop / Shoegaze

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Grouper is the solo project of American musician, artist and producer Liz Harris. With a career spanning over two decades, Grouper has established herself as a prominent figure in the experimental music scene. Known for her ethereal and haunting soundscapes, Grouper's music transcends traditional genres, creating a unique sonic experience for listeners.

Throughout her career, Grouper has collaborated with various artists, including Xiu Xiu, Tiny Vipers (Mirrorring), Roy Montgomery, The Bug, Lawrence English (Slow Walkers), and Jefre Cantu-Ledesma (Raum). These collaborations have allowed Grouper to explore new musical territories and push the boundaries of her own artistic expression.

With a discography that spans numerous albums and EPs, Grouper's music continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Her introspective lyrics combined with atmospheric instrumentation create an immersive listening experience that resonates deeply with fans. If you're a fan of artists such as Tim Hecker, Julianna Barwick or Oneohtrix Point Never, then Grouper's unique blend of ambient and experimental sounds will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression.

this is the first cd issue of grouper's 2011 self released two part album subtitled 'dream loss' and 'alien observer', comprised of songs written and recorded over the last four years. a chronological order informs the thematic trajectory of the dual release. 'dream loss' is the first album and is a collection of older songs, while 'alien observer' is mostly made of newer songs. each is meant to stand solidly on it's own, and also as a satellite in the other's system, subjects on either side of the water's surface, on either side of a trick mirror; at times reflecting one back to the other, at times looking straight through to the other. enough has been written about grouper in the past few years that there is no need to wax poetic here. suffice it to say that liz harris has created an exquisite sonic universe where she is the sole inhabitant, and we should consider it a privilege to listen in.

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