Reveal 0321: Oneohtrix Point Never - Magic Oneohtrix Point Never

Today we are looking at, Magic Oneohtrix Point Never by Oneohtrix Point Never. Released by Warp Records as catalog number WARPLP318O in 2020. 

The cover has a melty optical illusion. The back contains the tracklist, and a figure’s arm emerging from the void. Opening the gatefold reveals the album title, and a surreal illustration that is peeling away from the corner.

An insert is included with the album logo on the front, and the tracklist and credits on the back.

Two printed inner sleeves are included, with different illustrations and slogans on the front and back of each.

The album is pressed on two transparent orange records, exclusive to Bleep and Bandcamp, for sides A, B, C, and D.

Goodbye....

Reveal 0313: Clint Mansell Featuring Kronos Quartet - Requiem For A Dream

Today we are looking at, Requiem For A Dream by Clint Mansell Featuring Kronos Quartet. Reissued by Nonesuch as catalog number 553787-1 in 2016, for this original 2000 release. This release has been remastered.

The cover has the artist names, movie title, and stylized pupil design. The back contains the tracklist and movie credits. Opening the gatefold reveals the album credits.

An insert is included with details about the recording by Clint Mansell.

The album is pressed on two black records, limited to 5000 copies, for side 1: Summer, side 2: Fall, side 3: Winter, and side 4: Suite, or, In The End It's All Nice.

Goodbye....

Reveal 0286: Clark - Playground In A Lake

Today we are looking at, Playground In A Lake by Clark. Released by Deutsche Grammophon as catalog number 4839874 in 2021. 

The cover has an illustration of a child at a slide, over water. The back contains the tracklist, and slide. Opening the gatefold reveals the lyrics and credits, over a red tinged aquatic scene.

The album is pressed on two black records, and spins at 45RPM, for sides A, B, C, and D.

Goodbye....

Reveal 0179: Arca - Arca

Today we are looking at, the self-titled release by Arca. Released by XL Recordings as catalog number XLLP834 in 2017. 

The cover has a photo of the artist, with black teeth. The back contains the tracklist. Opening the gatefold reveals a still from the Reverie music video.

This release includes a book with photography, and the lyrics for the songs.

The album is pressed on black for sides A, and B.

Goodbye....

Reveal 0138: The Needle Drop Compilation

Today we are looking at, The Needle Drop compilation. Self-released with no catalog number in 2019. 

This marks his first compilation release, with all proceeds donated to the Immigrant Legal Resource Center. The cover has ILLUSTHONY TRATIONTANO here, enjoying the outdoor sun, in that good good yellow flannel. The back contains the tracklisting.

This release includes a printed inner sleeve, with a front side and back side illustration on the front and back. The album is pressed on half yellow, half black for sides A, and B.

Goodbye....