Plank are a Todmorden via Manchester based kraut/prog band. Formed in 2009 and releasing their first kraut inspired album 'Animalism' on Akoustik Anarkhy records in 2012, followed by the heavier sounds of 'Hivemind' in 2014. Then followed a gap until 2023 when they dropped the sprawling, ocean themed 'Future of the Sea' on Golden Lion Sounds Records.
Just before christmas 2023, Plank went into 80 Hertz studios, Manchester to record a retrospective set live to tape, looking back over the 'Nature Trilogy' of their first three albums. This was all filmed with live visuals by Joe Oxley, aka TVAM. The artwork on the LP is also done by Joe. This is the first release on Plank's own label 'Plank Audio Library' and is limited to 100 copies.
Just before christmas 2023, Plank went into 80 Hertz studios, Manchester to record a retrospective set live to tape, looking back over the 'Nature Trilogy' of their first three albums. This was all filmed with live visuals by Joe Oxley, aka TVAM. The artwork on the LP is also done by Joe. This is the first release on Plank's own label 'Plank Audio Library' and is limited to 100 copies.
STAFF COMMENTS
Barry says: I have 'Hivemind' at home, and it's a regular to this day on the stereo. It's superb to hear Plank's unique brand of mathy angular post-rock in the live environment brought to vinyl. Great band, and a great listen.TRACK LISTING
1. Dying For Pigs (Live At 80 Hertz) 04:55
2. Self Harm (Live At 80 Hertz) 05:49
3. Grasshoppers From Mars (Live At 80 Hertz) 06:41
4. Swarm Behaviour (Live At 80 Hertz) 04:20
5. Longshore Drift (Live At 80 Hertz) 04:15
6. Volta Do Mar (Live At 80 Hertz) 04:46
