Name: Galactic Melt (10th Anniversary)
Brand: Com Truise

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

GI138ALPC1

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Orange

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Black Orange Swirl

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-03-18

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

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Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0804297813837

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

Artist

Com Truise

Genre GB

Electronic

Label GB

Ghostly International

Producer and designer Seth Haley, born and raised in upstate New York and currently based in Los Angeles, California. With a unique blend of *Neon Indian*, *Brothertiger*, and *Blackbird Blackbird* influences, Com Truise has carved out his own space in the electronic music scene. His sound is characterized by dreamy synth melodies, nostalgic 80s vibes, and intricate production techniques.

Com Truise's music transports listeners to a world filled with retro-futuristic landscapes and neon-lit cityscapes. Drawing inspiration from artists like *Small Black*, *Washed Out*, and *Teen Daze*, he creates lush soundscapes that captivate audiences with their ethereal beauty.

Known for his attention to detail, Com Truise's tracks are meticulously crafted sonic journeys that take listeners on an immersive experience. His discography includes standout releases such as "Galactic Melt" and "In Decay," which showcase his ability to create mesmerizing electronic compositions.

Ghostly International is a renowned music label based in Brooklyn, New York City. Established in 1999 by Samuel Valenti IV, the label has become a prominent figure in the electronic music scene. With its diverse roster of talented artists and innovative releases, Ghostly International continues to push boundaries and shape the future of music.

Over the years, Ghostly International has garnered a reputation for its distinct sound and commitment to quality. The label's catalog spans various genres including electronic, ambient, techno, and experimental music. From established acts to emerging talents, Ghostly International consistently delivers exceptional musical experiences that captivate listeners worldwide.

With its headquarters situated in one of the world's most vibrant cities for music and culture, Ghostly International draws inspiration from the dynamic energy of New York City. The label's forward-thinking approach coupled with its dedication to artistic integrity has earned it widespread acclaim and a loyal fanbase.

A decade ago, the static signal of “Terminal” booting-up sounded and Galactic Melt launched into the atmosphere for the first time; Seth Haley’s Com Truise project arrived in full. A graphic designer based in New Jersey at the time, Haley found a sound on his synthesizers that sparked an immediate nostalgia response, tapping into classic sci-fi and proto-electro in a way that felt early ‘80s in scope, but also remarkably weird — stutter-step proggy and intoxicatingly psychedelic. Unknowingly he had stepped into a genre prism; suppose we know it now as synth-wave though the tag never landed squarely. To Haley, this was a space to explore and a story to tell, which he’d do across a saga of releases that would resonate with a legion of fans and send the producer touring the world in perpetual orbit. His full-length debut on Ghostly International, Galactic Melt delivered on the promise of Haley’s Cyanide Sisters EP as well as high-profile remixes for Twin Shadow, Neon Indian, and Daft Punk. Bold, imaginative, and unapologetically cosmic, the set occupies a beloved coordinate in the Com Truise catalog, considered the gateway for many. To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Haley and Ghostly have repressed the long-sold out 2xLP and added five unreleased tracks to the expanded digital edition, giving this classic its due treatment as it passes the milestone.

From the keyed-up, skyscraping machine love of “VHS Sex” and “Cathode Girls” to pulsing cuts like “Air Cal” and “Ether Drift,” the music on Galactic Melt is mathy, forlorn, funky, and mighty in technical ambition. That they’re all noticeably cinematic is, of course, by design. Haley envisioned Galactic Melt as a “sort of film score...from the mind,” chronicling the life and death of Com Truise, the world’s first synthetic/robotic astronaut, from his creation and time on earth to his subsequent mission to a newly discovered galaxy called Wave 1 (released in 2014).

Galactic Melt (10th Anniversary)

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