{"product_id":"electronic-sound-magazine-and-vinyl-bundle","title":"Electronic Sound Magazine and Vinyl Bundle","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAUST\u003c\/strong\u003e famously put an X-ray of a clenched fist on the front of their 1971 debut album and we're celebrating the group unleashing a barrage of exciting new music by refreshing this iconic image for the cover of this month's issue of Electronic Sound. We have a clear vinyl seven-inch EP from the ultimate freaktronic outfit to accompany the magazine too. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThe krautrock giants have recently released no less than four albums on the same day, all of them credited to Faust but each recorded by one of the four surviving original members of the band working separately from the other three. Take a bow Jean-Hervé Péron, Hans Joachim Irmler, Gunther Wüsthoff and Werner “Zappi” Diermaier. It's a madcap idea, that's for sure, but then these guys are undoubtedly the weirdest and wildest of the early German experimentalists, as we point out to them in our cover story. Combining fractured melodies, bold rhythms, intense electronics and waves of noise to startling effect, the Faustian spirit is every bit as primeval and radical in 2026 as it was in 1971.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eOur supporting cast to Faust includes mercurial polymath \u003cstrong\u003eSAUL WILLIAMS\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose terrific 'Leap Life' album will shortly be appearing in all the best end-of-year lists, and big beat big cheeses \u003cstrong\u003eLO FIDELITY ALLSTARS\u003c\/strong\u003e, who will be touring the UK in November after breaking a decade-long hiatus with a couple of shows a few months back. \u003cstrong\u003eMARIA UZOR\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eGLOBO\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eFAT DOG\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSUPER FURRY ANIMALS\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eNICK NICELY \u003c\/strong\u003eare among our other interviews, while Mira Aroyo from \u003cstrong\u003eLADYTRON\u003c\/strong\u003e shares her influences. We also talk to \u003cstrong\u003eHARD CORPS\u003c\/strong\u003e, the cult 1980s band who gigged with Depeche Mode and recorded with Martin Rushent but split up before their debut album came out. Luckily for us all, it has just been reissued. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eAlongside this month's magazine we also have an exclusive \u003cstrong\u003eFAUST\u003c\/strong\u003e seven-inch EP. The record is a limited edition pressing on clear vinyl and it features four superb tracks, one from each of the group's new albums: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA1  'Yesterday's Gift' from 'Gugaruz' \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFuturistic psychedelia crafted by Faust drumming legend Zappi Diermaier. Imagine if David Lynch had filmed The Velvet Underground locked inside a basement for a month, with Lou Reed writing ‘Metal Machine Music’ in the corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA2  'Zerfallen Teil II' from 'Ungebunden' \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe freeform freakout vibe of classic Faust is effortlessly evoked by ace keyboardist Hans Joachim Irmler. The second half of the track slides into Radiophonic Workshop territory, but it sounds like the Russians are jamming the signal. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB1  'Sandra Tanzt' from 'Fliegen Iernen' \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the work of Gunther Wüsthoff, who took care of the electronics in the original line-up of Faust. The velvety synth atmospheres are tethered by belly-rumbling bass tones and the resulting mood is almost Eno-esque.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB2  'Quinten \u0026amp; Quarten' from 'MOI'  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe keening guitar and chaotic piano are unfettered by the usual rules of linear music and certainly by any notions of what krautrock should be. It's no surprise that Faust's de facto frontman Jean-Hervé Péron is at the controls here. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eAs with all of our releases, this record is only available to readers of Electronic Sound, so grab your copy right away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Electronic Sound","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59141870453068,"sku":null,"price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/3055\/0604\/files\/Electronic_Sound_Issue_142_Faust_Vinyl_Bundle.webp?v=1791642161","url":"https:\/\/www.schneiderskeller.co.uk\/products\/electronic-sound-magazine-and-vinyl-bundle","provider":"SchneidersKeller","version":"1.0","type":"link"}