Name: Spiritual Machines II
Brand: Our Lady Peace

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4050538720303

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Limited edition

Release date

2022-04-22

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Supplier GB

Warner Music Group

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Our Lady Peace

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Alternative / Modern

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BMG Rights Management, formerly known as Bertelsmann Music Group, is a global music conglomerate with a rich history in the industry. Originally formed in 1985 as a joint venture between Bertelsmann AG and RCA, BMG has since evolved into a powerhouse of music production and distribution.

In 1986, Bertelsmann acquired full ownership of RCA and Arista Records through the purchase of their joint venture's stock from General Electric. The following year, these labels were merged under the umbrella of Bertelsmann Music Group (BMG), solidifying its position as a major player in the music world.

In 2004, BMG joined forces with Sony Music to create Sony BMG Music Entertainment. However, in 2008, Bertelsmann sold its stake in the company, leading to the formation of BMG Rights Management. Today, BMG continues to thrive as a leading record label and distributor worldwide.

Our Lady Peace, colloquially known as OLP, is a Canadian alternative rock band that was founded in Toronto in 1992. The band consists of Raine Maida on vocals, Duncan Coutts on bass, and Steve Mazur on guitar. Mike Turner was also a guitarist and founding member until 2001. Jeremy Taggart served as the drummer for many years before leaving the band in June 2014.
With their unique sound and powerful lyrics, Our Lady Peace has captivated audiences worldwide. Their music combines elements of alternative rock with introspective and thought-provoking themes. Over the years, they have released numerous hit songs and albums that have resonated with fans across generations.
From their early beginnings to their continued success today, Our Lady Peace remains an influential force in the music industry. With their passionate performances and dedication to creating meaningful music, they have solidified themselves as one of Canada's most beloved rock bands.

Our Lady Peace release the long awaited sequel to their critically acclaimed 2000’s album Spiritual Machines, a record which has become a pillar of late 90s alt rock and a prime example of their band’s creative brilliance. Spiritual Machines II via Shelter Records serves as the answer to their 2000 LP which was influenced by inventor Ray Kurzweil’s book The Age Of The Spiritual Machines. Spiritual Machines II is the anti-rock record Our Lady Peace fans have been waiting for.

The first Spiritual Machines wasn’t a typical mainstream rock record, it had anthemic guitar hooks next to literal predictive modelings addressing a future dependent on AI and the legal rights of computers. Raine Maida, the singer and co-founder of Our Lady Peace, stated: “Twenty years later, ‘Spiritual Machines' predictions have mostly come true, 86% to be exact. Now, new predictions must be made for the future - and with groundbreaking advances in technology, there’s reason to celebrate.”

Produced by TV on the Radio’s Dave Sitek (with additional production by Jason Lader on three tracks), the album features the return of Kurzweil with new predictions such as near-future with UBI (Universal Basic Income), AI that will pass the Turing Test by 2029, and sustainable solutions to ending global hunger and poverty. Spiritual Machine II marks an uplifting new chapter for OLP as it carves out a new genre that is best described as future rock with each song crafted to represent the new predictions for our future as a society.

Spiritual Machines II

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