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375 Media

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Extended format: No

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Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Signed copies: No

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Download code: No

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Release date

2016-11-11

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5135902

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744861112129

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5135901

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Artist

Body/Head

Label EU

Matador

Genre EU

Alternative / Modern

U.S. independent label based in NYC; for company roles and copyrights please consider [l390562] for the USA, [l=Matador Records Ltd.] for the UK company division and the generic company profile relating to either legal entities [l=Matador Records (2)] 
[b]Note that while some Matador releases are exclusive to North America or Europe, they use one numbering system for all releases, so it is not necessary to enter them under separate labels.[/b]

The Matador label began in 1989 when [a=Chris Lombardi] dragged the Austrian duo H.P. Zinker into Wharton Tiers’ Fun City studio to record OLE-001, ...and there was light. Run out of Chris’ New York apartment, Lombardi added artists such as the Dustdevils, Railroad Jerk and Superchunk to the initial roster. Joined by longtime Homestead Records manager Gerard Cosloy in 1990, Matador experienced its first taste of crazed media attention & big sales with the North American release of Teenage Fanclub’s debut long-player, A Catholic Education. Over the years, the label has moved from shoebox sized offices to larger and larger complexes, the staff has grown from 2 to 24, and the roster has simply exploded. As well as functioning as the North American home to Pavement, Liz Phair and The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Matador has helped artists such as Yo La Tengo, Cat Power, Cornelius, Solex, Pizzicato Five, Helium and the Arsonists reach audiences worldwide.

Matador has also served as the North American licensee for a number of exceptional international acts, including Belle & Sebastian, Mogwai, Boards of Canada, Red Snapper, Arab Strap and others. Since 1996, Matador has maintained separate offices and staff in London. In addition to supervising the promotion, sales and marketing of Matador titles on the continent, Matador Europe has also licensed recordings from some of North America’s most acclaimed new artists, M. Ward, Sleater-Kinney, Modest Mouse, and Superchunk to name a few.

While Matador has often been characterized (not by the label itself) as an underground or "indie" rock label, over the years, the label’s musical direction has grown, to the point where many hip hop, electronic and experimental acts play as prominent a role in the label’s sound & future as any number of singer/songwriters and rock bands. Sometimes all of the above converge.

During the 1990s, Matador entered into partnerships with [l=Atlantic] and [l=Capitol Records]. In 1999, Lombardi & Cosloy purchased back Capitol's 49% share of the label, and in 2002, [l613604] purchased 50% of the legal entities behind the Matador label / imprint [l390562] and [l291335] and took over Matador's worldwide marketing.

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The album No Waves by Body/Head was released by Matador. It is a captivating and experimental musical journey that pushes the boundaries of noise rock and avant-garde music.

Body/Head is a collaboration between Kim Gordon, best known as the bassist and vocalist of Sonic Youth, and guitarist Bill Nace. Together, they create a unique sonic landscape that combines distorted guitars, haunting vocals, and improvisational elements.

No Waves features five tracks that range from atmospheric and dreamlike to intense and abrasive. The album opens with the mesmerizing "Sugar Water," where Gordon's ethereal vocals float over layers of feedback-drenched guitars. The following tracks, such as "Abstract" and "Actress," showcase the duo's ability to create dissonant textures and unpredictable sonic structures.

Throughout the album, Body/Head experiments with different guitar techniques, creating a wide range of sounds from delicate strumming to aggressive shredding. This dynamic approach adds depth and complexity to their compositions.

Gordon's lyrics explore themes of identity, desire, and introspection. Her poetic words are delivered with raw emotion, adding another layer of intensity to the music.

No Waves is not your typical rock album; it challenges traditional song structures and embraces improvisation. It is an immersive listening experience that rewards repeated listens as new details emerge with each playthrough.

If you are a fan of experimental music or enjoy artists who push the boundaries of sound, No Waves by Body/Head is an essential addition to your collection. Its unique blend of noise rock and avant-garde elements will captivate your ears from start to finish.

No Waves

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