JeGong – I 2xLP (Pelagic Records)

This is a Pelagic Records release!

1 Sowing Dragons Teeth 4:53
2 Sir Bell 4:42
3 Frames Of Reference 9:00
4 Akashic 3:49
5 Ghost City 4:59
6 The Great Return Of An Escaped Spirit 4:43
7 Black Monk Lurking 4:35
8 Stable Off 7:54
9 Relying Relying Relying 4:23
10 Faces Of Earth 6:41
11 Hollow White Star 3:52
12 Spirit, The Horse 5:29
13 3 People, A Donkey And 2 Souls 5:57
14 Everthing Is Empty (Visible) 5:27

Consisting of 14 tracks, the debut effort from JEGONG is emblematic of the adventurous spirit at the dawn of electronic music converging with the wide-eyed wonder toward experimentation found at the height of the psychedelic movement. Using processed guitars and heavily manipulated synths, Mäder creates vast atmospheric architecture in which Cipolla’s tasteful yet propulsive percussion adds a backbone and the unexpected twist. The combination pays homage to the greats of yesteryear while adding influence from artists ranging from Grouper to Sunn 0))) to Zombi. JEGONG not only tips its hat to the Krautrock era, but also reimagines the movement with new approaches and updated ideas. “To me, it’s about our mutual love for 70’s German music without being blatant about it,” comments Cipolla..”It’s a tribute but it’s done our way– honoring these heroes in the only way we can.”