Name: Lifelike
Brand: FACS

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Bonus disc: No

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TIM146LPC1

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Extended format: Yes

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Limited Blue Vinyl.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2019-03-29

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Signed copies: No

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630125982785

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

Artist

FACS

Genre GB

Psychedelic

Label GB

Trouble In Mind

FACS is a Drum n Bass/Jungle Producer, DJ, and graphic designer hailing from London (UK). With an impressive career spanning years, FACS has established himself as a prominent figure in the music industry. Alongside his longtime partner, FACS co-owns a renowned label that has made waves in the scene. Additionally, he successfully ran the sublabel 24 Karat. FACS's unique sound and artistic vision have captivated audiences worldwide.

With influences ranging from Disappears to Oxbow, FACS has carved out his own distinct style within the genre. His music resonates with fans of artists like Stuck, Purling Hiss, and BIG|BRAVE. Constantly pushing boundaries and experimenting with new sounds, FACS continues to be at the forefront of innovation in electronic music.

Not only known for his musical prowess, but FACS is also recognized for his exceptional graphic design skills. This multi-talented artist brings a visual element to his work that sets him apart from others in the industry. Whether it's through captivating album covers or visually stunning live performances, FACS leaves a lasting impression on all who experience his art.

Trouble in Mind is a record label based in Chicago, Illinois. It was founded in 2009 by Bill Roe and Lisa Roe, two passionate music enthusiasts. Since its inception, the label has been dedicated to releasing high-quality music across various genres.
With an impressive roster of talented artists, Trouble in Mind has become known for its diverse and eclectic catalog. From *The Liminanas* to *Ultimate Painting*, the label showcases a range of musical styles that appeal to both mainstream and alternative audiences.
As an independent label, Trouble in Mind prides itself on providing a platform for emerging artists to share their unique voices with the world. The label's commitment to nurturing talent has resulted in numerous critically acclaimed releases and collaborations.

Chicago trio FACS landed on the scene early last year, seemingly fully-formed with their debut album Negative Houses, the next logical step from Brian Case and Noah Leger's previous band (the almighty) Disappears. Now with bassist Alianna Kalaba (Cat Power / We Ragazzi) on board, they unveil the follow-up, Lifelike. FACS occupy a liminal space bordering the realms of art-rock, shoegaze, industrial music, and post-rock, applying minimalism and spaciousness in service of stark, forboding compositions. Lifelike adds a melodic sensibility to the greyscale post-punk aesthetic established on their 2018 debut album Negative Houses without sacrificing any of their punishing sonic heft characteristic of their live shows (accurately captured by recording engineer Jeremy Lemos at Electrical Audio and brought to visceral life via John Congleton's muscular mix).

The album kicks off with the lumbering Another Country, whose opening drone lulls the listener into a trance before Leger's drums crack the earth below. The band veers close to This Heat territory here, with Kalaba's minimal bass throb and Case's nearly unrecognizable guitar loops and multi-tracked voice punctuating the spaces between. Album standout In Time careens with purpose as sheets of guitar noise cascade over the rhythm section’s ever-advancing march, while XUXA's monochromatic melodic washes ease the tension ever so slightly. Side two opens with a one-two punch of the anxiety-ridden Anti-Body and the claustrophobic Loom State. Lifelike closes with Total History, whose syrupy shuffle belies the blunt-force trauma of its closing minutes, with a sheer weight of sonic force seeming to blow out the speakers it emanates from. A phoenix returning to the ashes from whence it came.

Lifelike

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