Name: Advance
Brand: LFO

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

warpcd039

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2007-07-17

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5021603039124

Total Cap

1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Genre GB

Electronic

Label GB

Warp

LFO (Low Frequency Oscillation) was a pioneering electronic music duo formed in 1988 in Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Comprised of Gez and Mark, who initially crossed paths as breakdancers before reuniting during their college years to create LFO.

Named after the Low Frequency Oscillator component of synthesizers, LFO played a pivotal role in shaping the "Bleep Techno" sound that emerged in the UK during the late Eighties. Their self-titled techno anthem "LFO" remains one of their most iconic tracks.

After releasing their final album as a duo titled "Advance" in 1996, Mark Bell continued using the name LFO as a solo pseudonym from 2003 onwards. Tragically, Mark Bell passed away in October 2014 due to complications following an operation.

Warp is a British electronic label founded by Steve Beckett, Rob Mitchell (RIP 2001), and Robert Gordon. It is one of the world's most respected and influential electronic/experimental dance labels. Originally based in Sheffield, UK, Warp later moved to London. They are known for their pioneering digital music sales site Bleep.com, which offered high-quality MP3s for sale along with exclusive tracks and rarities. Warp has several related labels including Warp Records Limited, Warp Music Publishing, Lex Records, Arcola, LuckyMe, and Night Slugs. The label's history is documented in the book "Warp" by Rob Young.

In terms of releases, there are some gaps and unreleased albums/singles within the cat#s. For example, WARP 13/WARP 99/WARP 113 have no releases; WARP 93 is an unreleased album by Priest; WARP 109 is an unreleased album by Squarepusher; WARP 118 is an unreleased album by Chris Morris. There are also some interesting facts about certain singles such as WAP 13 being supposedly unreleased but some copies of WARP LP 1 were pressed with this cat#. Additionally, WAP 85 was intended for Jimi Tenor's "[m=43418]" but ended up being released by Rough Trade Germany without a Warp cat#. 

It's worth noting that many Warp releases were licensed to

Nearly legendary as the album-that-almost-never-happened, Advance was a full five years in the making, with hardly a peep of new material in between. The result isn't as essential as their debut, but growth and maturity are evident, particularly in the focus and depth of composition. The material flows nicely, with the heavier, more body-oriented material broken up by contemplative, atmospheric ambient interludes.

Advance

Music GB