Name: Hex
Brand: Bark Psychosis

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

FIRELP084

Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

[r10814603]

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Double 140 Gram Vinyl with Spot UV Sleeve

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-08-16

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Cargo

Tax rate GB

UPC / Barcode

809236108418

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Total Cap

9999

Black LPx2

Artist

Bark Psychosis

Genre GB

Post Rock

Label GB

Fire Records

A relatively small recorded output and little media recognition, Bark Psychosis was one of the most innovative artists of their era. Formed in 1986 in East London (UK), the band dissolved shortly after their 1994 album "Hex" was completed. However, they made a comeback in 2004 with "The Black Meat", followed by "Codename: Dustsucker" and the EP "400 Winters" in 2005.

Fire Records is an independent record label headquartered in London, England, UK. Founded in the mid 80s, Fire Records has been a prominent force in the music industry for decades. They have released early records from Pulp, Teenage Fanclub, Spacemen 3, Blue Aeroplanes, and many other influential artists. In the early 90s, the label was home to notable acts such as Neutral Milk Hotel, The Lemonheads, Built to Spill, and Urge Overkill.With a rich history of discovering talent and nurturing their careers, Fire Records remains dedicated to supporting groundbreaking musicians across various genres. Their diverse roster showcases both established names and emerging talents who push boundaries and challenge conventions.

Restored classics, rare finds, and sought-after releases. Whether you're a vinyl enthusiast or a tape collector, we have something for everyone.

Reissues

The recent release of Jeanette Leech’s book Fearless: The Making Of Post-Rock (Jawbone Press) celebrates post-rock and its origins. Finding new inspiration, bands were beginning to experiment with techniques as the digital age took over. A case study in her new book, Bark Psychosis were one of the most innovative bands of their time and as legend has it, saw the first use of the term ‘post-rock’ by music critic Simon Reynolds. Following several singles and EPs, the avant-garde soundscapes built around drones and samples of 21-minute stand-out track Scum arrived just two years before their seminal debut Hex (1994). Frustrated by the mainstream, Scum was a huge statement that set them apart from the beginning. Bark Psychosis’ sound was born out of their improvisations at makeshift studio within St John’s Church in Stratford. Taking a year to complete Hex left the band on the brink of collapse and by the time of its release they had dissolved. Hailed as a masterpiece, it’s “mysterious, haunting, and breathtakingly visionary” (Allmusic). Breaking down their songs and rebuilding them in the studio brought distinguishing ambient soundscapes and an atmospheric experimental sound. Last year Fact Magazine deservedly gave the album further recognition with it claiming top spot in their ’30 Best Post-Rock Albums Of All Time’. Following Hex and the disintegration of the band, Graham Sutton went on to create seminal Drum ‘n’ Bass as Boymerang and hugely acclaimed production work for the likes of These New Puritans, British Sea Power, Silver Apples, Jarvis Cocker and East India Youth. Newly remastered from the original analog tapes at Metropolis Studios by Graham Sutton and Stuart Hawkes, and reissued officially for the first time.

Music GB

Discover Hex by Bark Psychosis on Fire Records. Available in LP and CD formats. A masterpiece of post-rock, newly remastered and reissued.