Name: Imager
Brand: Barbarossa

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

mi0355lp

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Colour

Black

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-04-16

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5060146095570

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

mi0355cd

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2015-05-11

5060146095532

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

Artist

Barbarossa

Genre GB

Singer Songwriter

Label GB

Memphis Industries

Barbarossa is a British alternative rock and new wave drummer, born in London, England in 1961. With a career spanning several decades, Barbarossa has become an influential figure in the music industry. Known for his unique drumming style and captivating performances, he has gained a loyal fan base around the world.

His music is often compared to other talented artists such as Other Lives, Zola Blood, Equador, and Beacon. Drawing inspiration from various genres and styles, Barbarossa creates a sound that is both familiar and innovative. His ability to blend different musical elements together sets him apart from other performers.

Whether you are a long-time fan or discovering his music for the first time, Barbarossa's discography offers something for everyone. From soulful ballads to energetic anthems, each song showcases his incredible talent and passion for music. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the mesmerizing live performances of this legendary artist.

Memphis Industries is a British independent record label based in North London. Established in 1998 by the brothers Ollie Jacob and Matt Jacob, it has become a prominent player in the music industry. With their first release being Blue States' Forever EP, Memphis Industries quickly made a name for itself as a platform for talented artists.

Over the years, Memphis Industries has nurtured and supported numerous *artists* who have gone on to achieve great success. The label prides itself on its diverse roster, spanning various genres including indie rock, electronic, and folk. Their commitment to quality music has earned them an esteemed reputation among both fans and critics alike.

With an impressive catalog of releases under their belt, Memphis Industries continues to discover and promote emerging talent from around the world. Their passion for music shines through in every release they put out, making them a go-to destination for music lovers looking for something fresh and exciting.

Barbarossa, the nom de plume of Londoner James Mathe, follows up his 2013 album 'Bloodlines' with 'Imager' on memphis industries. 'Imager' is a cerebral, slow-burning album, tinged with melancholy and an alluring humanism. Mathe's musical journey started with folk-tinged balladry that saw him become part Fence collective, and subsequently a band member for the likes of Jose Gonzalez, Johnny Flynn and Junip. With 'Bloodlines', however, Mathe started to infuse his song writing with electronic flourishes, and now with 'Imager', he has completed his transformation into a fully fledged electronic soul pioneer. 

Working with co-producer Ash Workman (Metronomy, Summer Camp) Mathe builds on the foundations provided by his organic approach to song writing, to build elegiac electronic anthems that are filled with a simple, poignant immediacy. 'Imager' is pervaded with a sense of disquiet, perhaps driven subconsciously by the fact that the spaces where creativity and culture flourish in london are rapidly disappearing; that the artistic communities that Mathe grew up with are being driven out of London due to financial pressures, and as a result, something vital is being lost. yet while the album deals in displacement and heartbreak, a sense that everything is in flux, there are redemptive moments to stir the soul. 'Silent Island' is perhaps the best example of this. its melancholic refrain "this city holds no beauty for me", giving way to a blissful yet propulsive chorus that suggests creativity will always find a way. 

Imager

Music GB