Strange Fortune
2006-05-05 17:44:37 UTC
Tursa USA
distributed by
Strange Fortune
"strange & exquisite sounds"
presents
Sol Invictus
Sol Veritas Lux
Deluxe Reissue Edition
May 2006
An All Time Neofolk Classic Returns at the Right Time
Even in this modern world, it seems every few years, some new
resurgence of "folk music" rises out of nowhere and finds a welcoming
following.
The latest wave commonly labeled as freak-, psych-, or wyrd-folk has
given us such stars as Devendra Banhart, Akron/Family, and Six Organs
of Admittance. From the English folk revival of the 60's, to this "New
Weird America" movement now in full swing, the quality each of these
moments has in common is looking respectfully to the past, while
contributing a new twist appropriate to the times.
Just about two decades ago now, another curious folk music movement
began to emerge. A strain of English "industrial" groups were looking
for ways to impart new meaning into their bleak and frightening noise,
and a new and highly creative, "post-industrial" folk music came to
life, heavily charged with mystical and philosophical themes.
"Neofolk" as it would come to be known is largely defined by early
releases by Tony Wakeford's Sol Invictus, alongside fellow pioneer
projects Current 93 and Death in June.
Spring 2006 now sees the reissue of one of the best and most important
releases of neofolk, _Sol Veritas Lux_ by Sol Invictus.
_Sol Veritas Lux_ -- which combines the debut "Against the Modern
World" LP (1987) along with the live "In the Jaws of the Serpent" LP
(1988) -- is likely to rank as one of the most raw listening
experiences you can ever find. Playing this album is like calling an
arctic blast from Old Pagan Europe. It's cold and it's mean and it
offers no apologies. Whatever you think, you are not ready to hear
this album.
Over the following years Sol Invictus would smooth out the rough edges
and produce many beautiful albums, but there are many who would argue
_Sol Veritas Lux_ shows Wakeford and company at their most potent and
compelling. It has always stood as one of the best selling Sol
Invictus releases.
The 2006 edition of _Sol Veritas Lux_ celebrates nearly 20 years of Sol
Invictus, presented in a luxurious package with new liner notes, and
freshly remastered by Denis Blackham to bring out even more of its raw
spirit. It offers three newly rerecorded bonus tracks showing a
current interpretation on the same material.
The most remarkable achievement of Sol Invictus and the neofolk scene
would have to be its enduring appeal. New releases and new concerts
are received by a loyal cult following year after year. Watching the
trends in the music world, it may even turn out the peak is yet to come
for Tony Wakeford and friends.
_Sol Veritas Lux_ is the first major Sol Invictus album to be released
in an edition specially for North America. _Sol Veritas Lux_ is
promoted & distributed in North America by Strange Fortune. Release
date in North America is May 16th.
Take a stand against the modern world and reserve your copy of an all
time classic today at
http://strangefortune.com/cd.php?id=2750
"Sol Invictus blow most over-hyped death folk/psych records out of the
water."
--The Wire UK
Michael J. Salo
www.strangefortune.com
The source for strange & exquisite sounds
Strange Fortune / PO Box 440383 / Somerville MA 02144 USA
distributed by
Strange Fortune
"strange & exquisite sounds"
presents
Sol Invictus
Sol Veritas Lux
Deluxe Reissue Edition
May 2006
An All Time Neofolk Classic Returns at the Right Time
Even in this modern world, it seems every few years, some new
resurgence of "folk music" rises out of nowhere and finds a welcoming
following.
The latest wave commonly labeled as freak-, psych-, or wyrd-folk has
given us such stars as Devendra Banhart, Akron/Family, and Six Organs
of Admittance. From the English folk revival of the 60's, to this "New
Weird America" movement now in full swing, the quality each of these
moments has in common is looking respectfully to the past, while
contributing a new twist appropriate to the times.
Just about two decades ago now, another curious folk music movement
began to emerge. A strain of English "industrial" groups were looking
for ways to impart new meaning into their bleak and frightening noise,
and a new and highly creative, "post-industrial" folk music came to
life, heavily charged with mystical and philosophical themes.
"Neofolk" as it would come to be known is largely defined by early
releases by Tony Wakeford's Sol Invictus, alongside fellow pioneer
projects Current 93 and Death in June.
Spring 2006 now sees the reissue of one of the best and most important
releases of neofolk, _Sol Veritas Lux_ by Sol Invictus.
_Sol Veritas Lux_ -- which combines the debut "Against the Modern
World" LP (1987) along with the live "In the Jaws of the Serpent" LP
(1988) -- is likely to rank as one of the most raw listening
experiences you can ever find. Playing this album is like calling an
arctic blast from Old Pagan Europe. It's cold and it's mean and it
offers no apologies. Whatever you think, you are not ready to hear
this album.
Over the following years Sol Invictus would smooth out the rough edges
and produce many beautiful albums, but there are many who would argue
_Sol Veritas Lux_ shows Wakeford and company at their most potent and
compelling. It has always stood as one of the best selling Sol
Invictus releases.
The 2006 edition of _Sol Veritas Lux_ celebrates nearly 20 years of Sol
Invictus, presented in a luxurious package with new liner notes, and
freshly remastered by Denis Blackham to bring out even more of its raw
spirit. It offers three newly rerecorded bonus tracks showing a
current interpretation on the same material.
The most remarkable achievement of Sol Invictus and the neofolk scene
would have to be its enduring appeal. New releases and new concerts
are received by a loyal cult following year after year. Watching the
trends in the music world, it may even turn out the peak is yet to come
for Tony Wakeford and friends.
_Sol Veritas Lux_ is the first major Sol Invictus album to be released
in an edition specially for North America. _Sol Veritas Lux_ is
promoted & distributed in North America by Strange Fortune. Release
date in North America is May 16th.
Take a stand against the modern world and reserve your copy of an all
time classic today at
http://strangefortune.com/cd.php?id=2750
"Sol Invictus blow most over-hyped death folk/psych records out of the
water."
--The Wire UK
Michael J. Salo
www.strangefortune.com
The source for strange & exquisite sounds
Strange Fortune / PO Box 440383 / Somerville MA 02144 USA