Tarikat

Description

Geometrik Records proudly presents the first-ever double vinyl release of TARIKAT, featuring 16 tracks recorded between 1986 and 1989, originally released on the now out-of-print 1997 double CD (Daft Records) and the 1991 cassette. 16 remastered tracks showcasing E.G.'s unique 1980s sound, with influences from industrial, noise, tribal, and African music. A key release for fans of E.G., capturing their innovative and influential style that shaped industrial music and techno. Finally, Geometrik Records offers for the first time the double vinyl version of TARIKAT, which includes most of the tracks (recorded between 1986 and 1989) released on the double CD of the same title (Daft Records 1997) sold out for more than 25 years, and previously on cassette (Diez Anos de Esplendor, L.A.1991). This release features 16 tracks, remastered for this edition, showcasing E.G.'s unique sound from the eighties, reminiscent of other albums like Arispejal Astisaro, Nador, and Sheikh Aljama. This is a period especially appreciated by E.G. fans, where they developed their original and unique style that influenced many later groups and artists of industrial music and even certain forms of techno. Rough, primitive and minimalist, the tracks are constructed on distorted and noise rhythms, sometimes industrial, sometimes with tribal and African influences using synthesizers and analog electronic instruments. Gabriel Riaza, founding member of E.G. until 1991, worked in Melilla (North Africa) during those years, and this influenced the conception of many of Tarikat's tracks. The images used in this release are by Andres Noarbe, who was responsible for Esplendor Geometrico's graphic design during the eighties and also served as the band's manager. The overall design is by Alonso Urbanos. Recorded by Arturo Lanz and Gabriel Riaza in Madrid and Melilla (North Africa) between 1986 and 1989. Tarikat is available as a limited edition double LP.