WRWTFWW Records drop the first-ever vinyl release of Japanese electronic music producer Virgo’s debut album, "Landform Code", a forgotten underground classic from 1998, now finally available as a limited edition 45rpm cut double LP housed in a heavyweight sleeve.
Originally only released on CD by Tokyo-based cult label FORM@ RECORDS, "Landform Code" is an absolute gem of smooth, melodic Detroit techno infused with brilliant hints of acid, ambient, and IDM. It’s a dreamy, organic, and timeless record that captures the essence of late ‘90s electronic innovation with a deeply soulful touch.
The 12-track album, radiating with lush melodies, hypnotic rhythms, and textural detail, is an essential (hidden) treasure of electronic music history, transporting the listeners back to the pioneering days of Carl Craig, B12, The Black Dog, Ian O'Brien, or Warp’s Artificial Intelligence series, beautifully honoring its influences, while solidly standing on its own as a distinct and emotionally resonant piece from Japan’s underground scene.
"Landform Code" is released simultaneously with Virgo’s 1999 follow-up album Remnants, both excavated from the vaults of FORM@ RECORDS which has officially supervised the reissue efforts. This marks the first phase of a collaboration between the Swiss and Japanese labels – a project that will continue with forthcoming vinyl releases of FORM@ compilations "Art Form I" (1997), "Art Form 2" (1998), and "Re-Form Ver-1.0" (1999).
For fans of techno, house, ambient, IDM, acid, synth, Detroit, soulful electronic music, Carl Craig, Warp Records, B12, late 90s feels, machines with emotions.
Originally only released on CD by Tokyo-based cult label FORM@ RECORDS, "Landform Code" is an absolute gem of smooth, melodic Detroit techno infused with brilliant hints of acid, ambient, and IDM. It’s a dreamy, organic, and timeless record that captures the essence of late ‘90s electronic innovation with a deeply soulful touch.
The 12-track album, radiating with lush melodies, hypnotic rhythms, and textural detail, is an essential (hidden) treasure of electronic music history, transporting the listeners back to the pioneering days of Carl Craig, B12, The Black Dog, Ian O'Brien, or Warp’s Artificial Intelligence series, beautifully honoring its influences, while solidly standing on its own as a distinct and emotionally resonant piece from Japan’s underground scene.
"Landform Code" is released simultaneously with Virgo’s 1999 follow-up album Remnants, both excavated from the vaults of FORM@ RECORDS which has officially supervised the reissue efforts. This marks the first phase of a collaboration between the Swiss and Japanese labels – a project that will continue with forthcoming vinyl releases of FORM@ compilations "Art Form I" (1997), "Art Form 2" (1998), and "Re-Form Ver-1.0" (1999).
For fans of techno, house, ambient, IDM, acid, synth, Detroit, soulful electronic music, Carl Craig, Warp Records, B12, late 90s feels, machines with emotions.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Mysterious, previously CD-only release from Yasutaka Sato under his Virgo alias. Japan's answer to B12, Carl Craig and The Black Dog. Characterized by clean audio, sublime atmospheres and that poised sophistication held by all the underground electronic greats.TRACK LISTING
A1. Arcadia
A2. System For Zodiac
A3. Remains
B1. Stroma
B2. Monochrome Sky
B3. Proxima Scope
C1. Diadem
C2. Ancient Architects
C3. Stroma Trite
D1. The Creation Of Typology
D2. Nostalgia
D3. Last Moment