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Release Date: 15 November 2024
Label: Kscope
Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 802644807010
Genres: Electronic Pop-Rock
Release Date: 11 September 2026
Label: Kscope
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 802644708027
Genres: Electronic Pop-Rock
Description
LEGENDARY KEYBOARD PLAYER & COMPOSER RICHARD BARBIERI'S
SECOND ALBUM 'STRANGER INSIDE' REISSUED - From the pioneering days of Japan to the progressive soundscapes of Porcupine Tree, Richard Barbieri has continually redefined the boundaries of electronic music.
With this new 2024 edition of 'Stranger Inside', Barbieri revisits a unique & fascinating chapter in his career, showcasing his groundbreaking synthesiser work & mastery of composition.
Following the success of his 2005 debut album 'Things Buried', Barbieri delved deeper into a world of intricate textures, harmonic complexity & rhythmic innovation with 2008's 'Stranger Inside'. Entirely self-written & produced, this album is a testament to Barbieri's visionary approach to sound design. It features a stellar lineup of collaborators, including longtime partners Steve Jansen (mixing/co-arranging), Steven Wilson (mastering), Gavin Harrison (drums) & the iconic double bassist Danny Thompson. The album also introduces radical & atmospheric manipulations of sampled voices, namely Tim Bowness & Suzanne Barbieri's, to provide an ethereal dimension to its primarily instrumental core.
"Richard Barbieri is breaking new ground" ECLIPSED
Richard Barbieri's illustrious career began as a founding member of the influential new-wave band Japan, where his revolutionary synth work helped shape the sound of an era. The success of albums like 'Tin Drum' in 1981, which remained in the UK charts for an entire year, solidified Japan's place in music history. After Japan disbanded at the height of their fame in 1983, Barbieri continued to break new ground, creating the Medium record label in 1993 with fellow ex-Japan members Steve Jansen & Mick Karn before taking his place in Steven Wilson's legendary progressive outfit Porcupine Tree shortly after.
Porcupine Tree garnered multiple Grammy nominations & achieved worldwide acclaim, cementing their status as one of rock's most revered bands with landmark albums such as 'In Absentia', 'Deadwing' & most recently, 2022's 'Closure/Continuation'.
This 2024 edition of 'Stranger Inside' is presented on black vinyl as part of a double LP package.
Description
LEGENDARY KEYBOARD PLAYER & COMPOSER RICHARD BARBIERI'S ACCLAIMED SECOND SOLO ALBUM 'STRANGER INSIDE' RETURNS IN A NEW 2026 CD DIGIPACK EDITION
FEATURES STEVE JANSEN'S ORIGINAL 24-BIT MIXES, NEWLY PREPARED FOR RELEASE
From the pioneering days of Japan to the progressive soundscapes of Porcupine Tree, Richard Barbieri has continually redefined the boundaries of electronic music. This new 2026 edition of 'Stranger Inside' revisits one of the most distinctive & immersive works in his solo catalogue, showcasing his singular approach to sound design, composition & atmosphere.
Following the success of his 2005 debut album 'Things Buried', Barbieri delved deeper into a world of intricate textures, harmonic complexity & rhythmic innovation with 2008's 'Stranger Inside'. Entirely written & produced by Barbieri, the album is a testament to his visionary approach to electronic & ambient music. It features a stellar cast of collaborators, including long-time creative partner Steve Jansen (mixing & co-arranging), Gavin Harrison (drums) & acclaimed double bassist Danny Thompson. The album also incorporates radical & atmospheric manipulations of sampled voices, including those of Tim Bowness & Suzanne Barbieri, adding an ethereal dimension to its predominantly instrumental core.
"Richard Barbieri is breaking new ground" Eclipsed
Richard Barbieri first came to prominence as a founding member of the influential band Japan, whose innovative blend of art rock, electronic music & pop helped define a generation. Albums such as 'Tin Drum' established the group's lasting legacy, while Barbieri's pioneering synthesiser work became a major influence on countless musicians. Following Japan's dissolution in 1983, he continued to explore new musical territory through numerous collaborations, co-founding the Medium label with Steve Jansen & Mick Karn before becoming an integral member of Porcupine Tree.
As a member of Porcupine Tree, Barbieri contributed to a succession of critically acclaimed & commercially successful albums, helping establish the band as one of the defining progressive rock acts of the modern era.
Presented in a CD digipack format, this new 2026 edition of 'Stranger Inside' features Steve Jansen's original 24-bit mixes, newly prepared for release & offering an exceptionally detailed & dynamic listening experience. Long regarded by Barbieri as the most faithful representation of the album's sonic character, these mixes reveal new depth & subtlety within one of his most celebrated solo works.
Tracklisting
Tracklisting
The Pineapple Thief
The Pineapple Thief
Mansun
Lunatic Soul
Prince Of Failure
Bruce Soord
Richard Barbieri
Godsticks
Richard Barbieri
Richard Barbieri
Richard Barbieri
Richard Barbieri
Richard Barbieri
Richard Barbieri
Richard Barbieri
