01. "Made Of Metal" 02. "Clearing" 03. "Call Across Rooms" 04. "Labyrinth" 05. "Lighthouse" 06. "Holofernes" 07. "Holding" 08. "Made Of Air"
Number of discs:
1
Description:
Ruins by Grouper, released 30 October 2014, includes the following tracks: "Call Across Rooms", "Lighthouse", "Holding" and more.
This version of Ruins comes as a 1xCD. -
All songs/sounds recorded in Aljezur, Portugal in 2011 at a residency coordinated by Galeria Zé dos Bois.
Except track 8, recorded @ mom's in Petaluma.
Matte gatefold cardboard packaging, no booklet.
"Ruins" is a captivating album by Grouper, the musical project of American artist Liz Harris. Released on CD format by Kranky / Cargo, "Ruins" stands as one of Grouper's most intimate and haunting works to date. The album features sparse piano compositions intertwined with delicate vocals, creating an atmosphere that is both melancholic and deeply moving. Recorded in Portugal during a residency in 2011, these tracks reflect solitude and introspection, resonating with listeners who appreciate ambient and experimental music. Grouper has received critical acclaim for previous albums such as "Dragging a Dead Deer Up a Hill," establishing herself as an influential figure in contemporary ambient music.
Kranky is renowned for its dedication to innovative soundscapes and has been home to groundbreaking artists across genres like ambient, drone, and experimental music since 1993. Distributed through Cargo Records?one of Europe's leading independent distributors?the label ensures high-quality releases reach discerning audiences worldwide.
