Transmission by The Tea Party, released 10 March 2017, includes the following tracks: "Psychopomp", "Alarum", "Transmission", "Pulse" and more.
This version of Transmission comes as a 1xLP.
The vinyl is pressed as a opaque disc. -
"Transmission" is a landmark LP by Canadian rock band The Tea Party, originally released in the late 1990s and widely regarded as one of their most intense and experimental works. On this vinyl edition, the band fuses heavy, guitar-driven rock with dark, atmospheric electronics and subtle world-music textures, creating a dense, cinematic sound. The album explores themes of inner conflict, spirituality, technology and alienation; brooding riffs, hypnotic grooves and dramatic vocal performances make "Transmission" an immersive listening experience from start to finish, especially in the warm, dynamic presentation of the LP format.
As a band, The Tea Party are known for their distinctive "Moroccan roll" style: a blend of hard rock, blues, Eastern scales and orchestral ambience. Emerging from Canada's 1990s rock scene, they built an international following through powerful live performances and a series of gold and platinum albums in their home country. Their work has earned multiple Juno nominations and a reputation for musical ambition, with "Transmission" often cited by fans and critics as one of their creative peaks and a defining release in their catalogue.
The LP format particularly suits this album: the track sequencing feels like a deliberate journey across each side of the record, with crescendos, quieter passages and electronic interludes that gain extra depth on high-quality vinyl playback. Collectors and audiophiles will appreciate the physical presence of the record, the large-format artwork and the ritual of listening to "Transmission" as a complete work rather than isolated tracks.
UNIVERSAL CANADA, part of the global Universal Music group, is one of the country's leading music companies and catalogue custodians. As a major label player in the Canadian market, it manages an extensive roster of domestic and international artists across rock, pop, jazz, classical and more. Its involvement in this LP release underscores the album's enduring importance, ensuring professional production standards, reliable pressing quality and solid distribution so that "Transmission" continues to reach both long-time fans and new listeners.
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