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Release Date: 03 March 2017
Label: Kscope
Packaging Type: Gate Fold
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 802644894218
Genres: Electronic Electronic
Release Date: 30 October 2026
Label: Kscope
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 802644707822
Genres: Electronic Electronic
Description
As an ex-founder of the new-wave pioneers Japan, Barbieri was a leader in creating the ground-breaking synthesiser sound that defined the band and influenced the likes of The Human League, Duran Duran, Gary Numan, Talk Talk and a whole raft of artists to follow. Together, the band record five studio albums culminating in the groundbreaking 'Tin Drum', which stayed in the UK Albums Chart for a year.
Following Japan, Barbieri joined Steven Wilson to form the legendary progressive outfit Porcupine Tree, playing keyboards on all the band's albums since 1993 as well as releasing two striking solo albums: 'Things Buried' and 'Stranger Inside'.
His ear for composing unique soundscapes and synth textures recently led to collaborations with other talented composers, such as Steve Hogarth (Marillion) Steve Jansen & Mick Karn (Japan) and Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree).
In 2017, Barbieri releases his most sonically expansive work to date. 'Planets & Persona' is his third solo album, but the first to feature such a wide pallet of instrumentation. Vintage analogue synthesisers combine with acoustic performances and jazz elements, including some stark and memorable improvisations from a personally hand-picked group of musicians. Twisted voices are always present, though not in a language we can recognise.
Recorded across Europe in studios in London, Italy and Sweden, Barbieri has succeeded in creating his most ambitious solo release with a central theme of duality that runs through the album. The album is complimented with the stunning Icelandic ice cave scene on the cover of the gatefold sleeve, and the double LP is pressed on to 180g heavyweight vinyl to be released by Kscope in March 2017.
Description
THE CINEMATIC SOLO ALBUM FROM THE EX-PORCUPINE TREE & EX-JAPAN KEYBOARDIST
Richard Barbieri's third solo album is built around the central theme of duality. Vintage analogue synthesizers combine with acoustic performances & jazz elements, including some stark & memorable improvisations from a personally handpicked group of musicians. Twisted voices are always present, though not in a language we can recognise.
As an ex-founder of the new-wave pioneers Japan, Barbieri was a leader in creating the ground-breaking synthesiser sound that defined the band & influenced the likes of The Human League, Duran Duran, Gary Numan, Talk Talk & a whole raft of artists to follow. Together, the band record five studio albums culminating in the groundbreaking 'Tin Drum', which stayed in the UK Albums Chart for a year.
"his canvas is truly immense" - ELECTRONIC SOUND
Following Japan, Barbieri joined Steven Wilson to form the legendary progressive outfit Porcupine Tree, playing keyboards on all the band's albums since 1993 as well as releasing a run of superb solo albums, culminating in his latest, 2026's 'Hauntings'.
This edition of 'Planets + Persona' is presented as a 4-panel CD digipack.
Tracklisting
Tracklisting
Ozric Tentacles
The Pineapple Thief
The Pineapple Thief
The Pineapple Thief
Mansun
Lunatic Soul
Prince Of Failure
Bruce Soord
Richard Barbieri
Richard Barbieri
Richard Barbieri
Richard Barbieri
Richard Barbieri
