Name: Refractory Obdurate
Brand: Wovenhand

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grcd797

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Limited edition

Release date

2014-04-23

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Shellshock

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Standard:20

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4030433779729

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

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Wovenhand

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Country / Americana

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Glitterhouse

Glitterhouse is a music label owned by Reinhard Holstein. Founded in 1981 by Holstein and Rembert Stiewe, the label started as a fanzine called "The Glitterhouse" that focused on 60's garage and psychedelia, punk extensions, weirdo folk, and similar genres. Over the years, Glitterhouse has released music from German artists such as *Surfin' Dead*, *The Strangemen*, and *Shiny Gnomes*. In 1987, Glitterhouse began a cooperation with Seattle-based record label Sub Pop, which led to increased popularity and market position for both labels. This partnership allowed Glitterhouse to distribute records from bands like Nirvana and Soundgarden in Europe.

In addition to working with Sub Pop, Glitterhouse also distributed products from Amphetamine Reptile Records in Europe. However, this collaboration ended when Glitterhouse no longer identified with the musical content of the American noise label. Despite this setback, Glitterhouse continued to publish its own signings including *Monster Magnet*, *Sylvia Juncosa*, *Sister Double Happiness*, and *Bitch Magnet*.

Since 1994, Glitterhouse has expanded its roster to include alternative rock bands from Scandinavia and England. The label now covers a wide range of musical styles including widescreen-pop, indie-electronica, avant-garde, dark indie folk, rock,

'Refractory Obdurate' is the latest album from Wovenhand. Joining David on this album are longtime percussionist Ordy Garrison, along with musicians Chuck French and Neil Keener (Planes Mistaken For Stars, Git Some). 'Refractory Obdurate' is a moving masterwork that shows Wovenhand exploring louder roots hinted at on prior albums. As they maintain their melodious course, 'Good Shepherd', 'Field of Hedon', and 'Hiss', stomp forth with a newly amplified punk rock heart. While 'The Refractory', 'Salome', and 'Obdurate Obscura' each ascend epically into a multi-layered haze. Ten songs in all, 'Refractory Obdurate' plays as a beautifully crafted patchwork that transcends genres and expectation; a true artistic achievement, that only Wovenhand could offer.LP on 180 Gram vinyl with Gatefold sleeve with CD Version.

Refractory Obdurate

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