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| Details / Tracklist: |
1. SEA
2. JR
3. TOM
4. I WONDER
5. REALIZE
6. SOMETHING NEW
7. WIRD
8. SMOKING ROOM |
 | | Description: | Dessau by Codeine, released 9 September 2022, includes the following tracks: "Tom", "Realize", "Wird" and more.
This version of Dessau comes as a 1xLP.
The vinyl is pressed as a opaque disc. - From the hype sticker: "After the success of Codeine's Frigid Stars LP, the trio of Stephen Immerwahr, John Engle, and Chris Brokaw booked time at Harold Dessau Recording in June 1992 to track an eight-song sophomore album. A few days and a couple of unexplainable high-pitched frequencies later, the record was scrapped, shelved, and forgotten about. Brokaw left the band shortly after, and these songs were re-tracked in various iterations for Codeine's final LP. On it's 30th anniversary, Numero has unearthed these original recordings, restoring the original White Birch to the band's exacting standards with producer Mike McMackin. A slowcore masterpiece hidden in plain sight.""Dessau" is a full-length LP by the American slowcore band Codeine, presented here in a carefully crafted edition by the archival label Numero Group. Recorded in the early 1990s but long unavailable in a complete, definitive form, "Dessau" captures Codeine at their stark, glacial peak: minimalist song structures, heavy yet spacious guitars, and a rhythm section that moves with deliberate, almost architectural precision. The album's sound is characterized by slow tempos, clean but crushing guitar tones, and a haunting sense of emotional distance that gradually reveals deep vulnerability. Each track unfolds patiently, giving room to the subtle interplay of instruments and the restrained, introspective vocals. This is a record for attentive listening - an immersive slow burn that rewards time and focus.
Stylistically, "Dessau" stands at the intersection of slowcore, indie rock, and early post-rock moods, emphasizing dynamics over volume and tension over speed. The production foregrounds clarity and space: drums are dry and close, bass lines are melodic but unembellished, and the guitars trace out stark melodic lines rather than dense distortion. Fans of understated, emotionally resonant guitar music will find in "Dessau" a document of a band refining a sound that would quietly influence an entire generation of slow, introspective rock.
Codeine, formed in New York City at the turn of the 1990s, are widely regarded as one of the key pioneers of slowcore. With their seminal albums and EPs on labels like Sub Pop, they helped define a style marked by extreme tempos, minimal arrangements, and a sense of melancholy that was radically different from the grunge and alternative rock of the same era. Their recordings became reference points for later bands seeking a quieter, more deliberate intensity, and their small but highly regarded discography has retained cult status, often cited in discussions of the most important underground guitar records of the decade.
Numero Group, the label behind this edition, is renowned for its meticulous archival work and high-quality reissues. Since its founding, Numero has specialized in rescuing overlooked, out-of-print, or under-documented music across genres--from soul and gospel to punk, experimental, and indie rock--always with an emphasis on context and presentation. Releases are typically accompanied by carefully restored audio, detailed liner notes, and thoughtful packaging that respect the original material while making it accessible to new listeners. With "Dessau," Numero Group continues its mission of preserving important but hard-to-find recordings, offering a definitive LP version of a key chapter in Codeine's history. | | | Manufacturer No.: |
00153673 |
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