Name: 2
Brand: Pole

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

POLE2LP

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Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

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

2020-08-28

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5400863028220

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Total Cap

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

LPOLE2LP

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Extended format: Yes

2020-06-20

5400863032456

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

Artist

Pole

Genre GB

Electronic

Label GB

Mute

Please note, some Mute issues also carry an EMI logo. This is not a label and EMI should not be added as a label, it instead indicates that Mute was part of the EMI Group.

Founded in 1978 by [a=Daniel Miller], Mute (also known as [l36339]) releases various forms of music, with an emphasis on electronic and experimental pop. In May 2002 the label was acquired by the [l=EMI Group]. In 2010 Miller did an agreement with EMI to handle Mute as an independent label again, licensing the trademark from EMI via his company [l=Mute Artists Ltd.], but EMI kept the rights over Mute's back catalogue. After the EMI Group was dissolved, in 2012 [l206061] acquired [l636]'s back catalogue.

Branch offices exist in Germany ([l168349]) and in North America ([l36296]). 

Mute has spawned many regional and special-interest sublabels, some of which are still active. One offshoot, [l=Parallel Series], even became independent of [l636] Mute also operates Mute Bank Mail Order, which sells the label's merchandise directly to consumers. Mute Bank published two issues of [i]Mute Statement[/i], a softcover book that details the entire discography of the label and includes band profiles and photos of release artwork.

Another label strongly associated with Mute is [l=Toast Hawaii], run by [a=Depeche Mode]'s [a=Andrew Fletcher].

Label code: [b]LC 05834[/b] / [b]LC 5834[/b]

‘[b]P[/b]’, included to the catalog numbers,
generally stand for promo copies.
‘[b]L[/b]’, included to the catalog numbers,
generally stand for limited editions.

Pole is a dubtronic/glitch artist, producer, and mastering engineer based in Berlin. He is known for his innovative sound that combines elements of dub and electronic music. As the founder of *l=~scape* (now defunct) and *Pole* labels, he has been instrumental in shaping the underground music scene.

With his unique approach to production, Pole has gained a dedicated following among fans of experimental music. His soundscapes are characterized by intricate rhythms, fragmented melodies, and atmospheric textures. Drawing inspiration from artists like Jan Jelinek, Vladislav Delay, and Monolake, Pole pushes the boundaries of genre conventions.

In addition to his work as an artist, Pole also runs *Scape Mastering*, a renowned studio where he provides mastering services for other musicians. His expertise in this field has made him a sought-after collaborator for many acclaimed performers.

Back In Stock

The second Pole full-length, 2, is similar in style to its numerical predecessor, which actually had been a compilation of previously released material. So while the two albums are similar in style, 2 is more consistent in approach, if perhaps less interesting on account of this. Regardless of your preference -- be it consistency or variety -- both 1 and 2 are first-rate ambient dub-techno in the grand tradition of Basic Channel and Chain Reaction.

Music GB

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