Name: Ens
Brand: Beast

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Default:19

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375 Media

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Limited edition

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Extended format

Extended format: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

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Download code: Yes

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Release date

2018-11-09

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Catalogue number

5191131

UPC / Barcode

790377047516

Artist

Beast

Label EU

Thrill Jockey

Genre EU

Alternative / Modern

Thrill Jockey is an American independent record label that was established in 1992 by Bettina Richards, a former A&R representative at Atlantic Records. Originally based in New York City, the label relocated to Chicago, Illinois in 1995.
With over two decades of experience, Thrill Jockey has become a prominent force in the music industry. Known for its diverse roster of artists and commitment to artistic integrity, the label has consistently released groundbreaking and innovative music across various genres.
Thrill Jockey's catalog includes a wide range of critically acclaimed albums from both established and emerging artists. From experimental rock to electronic music, jazz to folk, the label continues to push boundaries and support unique voices within the industry.

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Koen Holkamp (of Mountains ) releases his Thrill Jockey debut as Beast, entitled Ens. Crafted leading up to and after the birth of Koen's first child, Ens is a profoundly intimate and heartfelt journey into the composer’s psyche. Beast reins in his sprawling sound with new resolve, crafting tightly constructed pieces of engaging and ecstatic beauty. Beast’s initial releases simply titled Vol 1 and Vol 2 were performance-centric limited editions and were directly linked to a series of visual environments Holtkamp created with 3D laser projections. As a purely studio project, Ens takes on a more precise and contemplative approach, utilizing finely tuned virtual instruments to create a wealth of beautiful, idyllic textures. The simple beauty of Holtkamp’s music explains the recent surge in interest of both his solo material and Mountains' albums, via popular ambient and electronic playlists. As Beast, Holtkamp has nimbly altered his process of creating dense, immersive music. Ens stands as not only the culmination of his newfound methods, but also a deeply personal moment. In crafting the graceful and passionate sonic tapestries into compact compositions, Beast's Ens masterfully melds the earthbound and the etherealLP - Virgin Black Vinyl with Download.LP+ - Limited Virgin Clear Vinyl with Download.CD - Housed in Mini LP Style Envelope.

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