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At the turn of the millenium the original “Astral Disaster” subcription-only vinyl release was somewhat of an Unholy Grail for Coil collectors!
Virtually unobtainable in its original fiercely limited format of only 99 copies, it is the only album apart from the original “Musick to Play in the
Dark” record to combine the genius of Balance and Sleazy with both Drew McDowall and Thighpaulsandra’s talents.
Like “MTPITD“ it is an essentially tidal/lunar record with literal washes of sound enveloping the listener. Intensely engaging tracks like “The Avatars” and the later concert tour-de-force “I don’t want to be the one” owe equal amounts to drone and kraut, but are quintessentially Coil.
The record was re-imagined and enhanced a short time later, but even this more widely available re-edition on Coil’s own Threshold House label has been unavailable for too long now.
Like that version, Infinite Fog’s new definitive collection boasts exclusive all-new art by Nurse with Wound’s Steven Stapleton as well as every old picture from previous editions. This sumptuous 5LP/4CD most comprehensive Coil re-edition not only collects the two original versions released when Coil were still alive, but also all of the rare outtakes, most which were later briefly available on now equally out-of-print vinyl and CD, thus providing the definitive gathering of all of the material from these landmark sessions. The booklet features lyrics and extensive liner notes, and sheds light on the interesting circumstances of the creation of this Coil release by Gary Ramon who not only instigated the sessions but also provided the haunting location for their recordings.
The audio has been respectfully and expertly remastered by grammy-nominated Jessica Thompson. Artwork by Steven Stapleton design & layout by Oleg Galay.
Definitive Edition: 4CD Artbook:
~ A massive, epic 12″ vinyl-sized Artbook houses the complete collection on 4CDs, with all versions gathered in one place.
Definitive Edition: Deluxe 5LP + 4CD Artbook wooden box set:
~ 2LP gatefold with the Threshold House edition and the original artwork.
~ 3LP triple set featuring all the Prescription versions and the newly created Astral Disaster II artworks by Steven Stapleton.
~ A massive, epic 12″ vinyl-sized Artbook houses the complete collection on 4CDs, with all versions gathered in one place.
Tracklist:
CD1: TTH edition:
1. The Avatars 3:02
2. The Mothership & The Fatherland 22:25
3. 2nd. Sun Syndrome 4:17
4. The Sea Priestess 14:11
5. I Don’t Want To Be The One 5:48
6. MU-UR 22:44
CD2: Astral Disaster Prescription edition
1. The Avatars 3:16
2. The Mothership And The Fatherland 22:43
3. 2nd Son Syndrome 2:45
4. The Sea Priestess 13:42
5. I Don’t Want To Be The One 2:44
CD3: Astral Disaster Sessions Un/Finished Musics
1. The Avatars (Alternative Mix) 3:38
2. The Mothership And The Fatherland (Part 2) 5:28
3. 2nd Son Syndrome (Early) 3:06
4. The Sea Priestess (Early Mix) 11:44
5. I Don’t Want To Be The One (Instrumental) 3:54
6. Cosmic Disaster 14:07
7. I Don’t Want To Be The One (Unissued Mix 2) 2:43
CD4: Astral Disaster Sessions Un/Finished Musics Vol. 2
1. The Mothership (First Version – Dungeon Mix) 5:46
2. 2nd Son Syndrome (Longer Alternative Mix) 3:20
3. The Sea Priestess (Alternative Mix) 13:34
4. I Don’t Want To Be The One (Early Mix) 3:02
5. The Mothership And The Fatherland (Early Mix) 20:24
