Name: Easy To Build, Hard To Destroy
Brand: Gnod

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LAUNCH225CD

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Limited edition

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2021-05-07

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Gnod

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Psychedelic

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Rocket Recordings

Formed in 2006, Gnod is a trippy, rhythm-driven, drone and psychedelic noise collective hailing from Manchester, UK. With a lineup that constantly evolves and changes in size, their music takes listeners on an otherworldly journey of sonic exploration.
Gnod's unique sound combines elements of psychedelia, experimentalism, and improvisation to create mind-bending sonic landscapes. Their music is characterized by hypnotic rhythms, swirling drones, and layers of distorted guitars and synths.
Over the years, Gnod has gained a reputation for their intense live performances that push the boundaries of conventional rock music. They have released numerous albums and EPs on various independent labels, solidifying their status as one of the most innovative and influential bands in the underground music scene.

Rocket Recordings is a UK based independent record label that has been running successfully under the guidance of Chris Reeder and John O'Carroll. With their combined expertise and passion for music, they have curated an impressive roster of artists spanning various genres. Known for their commitment to quality and innovation, Rocket Recordings continues to push boundaries in the music industry.

Since its inception, Rocket Recordings has been dedicated to supporting emerging talent and providing a platform for unique voices in the music scene. Their diverse catalogue showcases a wide range of musical styles, from psychedelic rock to experimental electronic sounds.

With a reputation for discovering groundbreaking artists before they hit the mainstream, Rocket Recordings has become synonymous with cutting-edge music. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting your journey into independent music, this label offers an unparalleled selection of releases that are sure to captivate and inspire.

“We just wanted to jam really and see what happened” reasons Paddy Shine of Gnod fourteen years on from their inception in Salford. “That led us down the road of constructing a vibe or an atmosphere for playing live. We played a lot of squats, house gigs and parties in the early days. We lived in each others pockets - shared ideas, books, films etc. We just got on one. Some heads came along for the ride. Good times.” 

This momentum gathered quickly into a band with formidable psychic power, captured in style on Easy To Build, Hard To Destroy - a compilation of tricky-to-find, obscure and unreleased material from the heady early days of the band, all released on vinyl for the first time. It’s the sound of an uncompromising devotion to rapture through noise and repetition, a portrait of a band whose anarchic approach and raw intensity any other outfit would be frankly terrified to follow onstage. Captured in the hypnotic rhythmic drive and intimidating atmospheres of tracks like They Live and Inner Z (both only previously available on Myspace) is a mantric energy which take a jumping-off point from the Krautrock, Japanese rock and underground American psychedelia the band were hammering at the time, as well as the droogy nihilism of The Stooges debut. Yet these feral experiments reach far beyond into a headspace that acknowledges no boundaries, rock orthodoxy or genre constriction. “We’re always searching for new music, new thoughts, new experiences” says founder member Chris Haslam, “That drove us a lot in the early days, and still does” A full decade, countless enlightened minds and scores of ruptured speaker cones later, the Gnod journey continues unabated - onward to fresh creation and new annihilation.

Easy To Build, Hard To Destroy

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