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Release date

2018-07-13

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5165222

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5165221

744861136118

Artist

Body/Head

Label EU

Matador

Genre EU

Experimental / Avant-Garde / Industrial / Noise

U.S. independent label based in NYC; for company roles and copyrights please consider [l390562] for the USA, [l=Matador Records Ltd.] for the UK company division and the generic company profile relating to either legal entities [l=Matador Records (2)] 
[b]Note that while some Matador releases are exclusive to North America or Europe, they use one numbering system for all releases, so it is not necessary to enter them under separate labels.[/b]

The Matador label began in 1989 when [a=Chris Lombardi] dragged the Austrian duo H.P. Zinker into Wharton Tiers’ Fun City studio to record OLE-001, ...and there was light. Run out of Chris’ New York apartment, Lombardi added artists such as the Dustdevils, Railroad Jerk and Superchunk to the initial roster. Joined by longtime Homestead Records manager Gerard Cosloy in 1990, Matador experienced its first taste of crazed media attention & big sales with the North American release of Teenage Fanclub’s debut long-player, A Catholic Education. Over the years, the label has moved from shoebox sized offices to larger and larger complexes, the staff has grown from 2 to 24, and the roster has simply exploded. As well as functioning as the North American home to Pavement, Liz Phair and The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Matador has helped artists such as Yo La Tengo, Cat Power, Cornelius, Solex, Pizzicato Five, Helium and the Arsonists reach audiences worldwide.

Matador has also served as the North American licensee for a number of exceptional international acts, including Belle & Sebastian, Mogwai, Boards of Canada, Red Snapper, Arab Strap and others. Since 1996, Matador has maintained separate offices and staff in London. In addition to supervising the promotion, sales and marketing of Matador titles on the continent, Matador Europe has also licensed recordings from some of North America’s most acclaimed new artists, M. Ward, Sleater-Kinney, Modest Mouse, and Superchunk to name a few.

While Matador has often been characterized (not by the label itself) as an underground or "indie" rock label, over the years, the label’s musical direction has grown, to the point where many hip hop, electronic and experimental acts play as prominent a role in the label’s sound & future as any number of singer/songwriters and rock bands. Sometimes all of the above converge.

During the 1990s, Matador entered into partnerships with [l=Atlantic] and [l=Capitol Records]. In 1999, Lombardi & Cosloy purchased back Capitol's 49% share of the label, and in 2002, [l613604] purchased 50% of the legal entities behind the Matador label / imprint [l390562] and [l291335] and took over Matador's worldwide marketing.

Body/head

Newest Listed Items

The Switch is the debut album by the experimental rock duo Body/Head, released by Matador Records. Comprised of Kim Gordon (formerly of Sonic Youth) and Bill Nace, Body/Head pushes the boundaries of noise rock and improvisation to create a unique sonic experience.

Throughout the album's seven tracks, Body/Head explores themes of tension, release, and transformation. The music is characterized by its raw energy and unconventional song structures, with Gordon's distinctive vocals weaving in and out of Nace's intricate guitar work. The duo's improvisational approach allows for moments of spontaneity and unpredictability, creating an immersive listening experience that demands attention.

The Switch showcases Body/Head's ability to create atmospheric soundscapes that are both dissonant and captivating. Tracks like "Last Time" and "Change My Brain" feature layers of distorted guitars and feedback that build upon each other, creating a wall of sound that envelops the listener. In contrast, songs like "Reverse Hard" offer moments of respite with their sparse instrumentation and haunting melodies.

Lyrically, The Switch delves into introspective themes such as identity, desire, and self-discovery. Gordon's poetic lyrics are delivered with a sense of urgency and vulnerability, adding another layer of depth to the music. Her distinctive voice serves as an instrument in itself, conveying emotions that words alone cannot express.

Overall, The Switch is a bold and uncompromising album that showcases Body/Head's unique approach to experimental rock. With its combination of raw energy, atmospheric soundscapes, and introspective lyrics, this album is a must-listen for fans of avant-garde music.

The Switch

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