One by Munch

We are very proud to release remastered versions of the Munch catalogue!
The first album to get a very special sonic overhaul by Lars Årdal is their self-titled debut album, also called ‘One’. Originally released on their own label T23 in 1987.
The Kristiansand group Munch was formed in 1986 and consisted of Ivar Mykland (vocals), Lars Årdal (keyboards), Rune Bergstø (bass), Alf Solbakken (guitar) and Rich Nordskog (drums). In addition, the light man Jarle Johansen and the sound man Harald Hempel (ex Lily & The Gigolos and in parallel in The Passengers) were associated band members, as their work was crucial to Munch's artistic expression. Munch was one of the few art / industrial rock bands in Norway, and among the leaders in the field. The band started their own record label - T23, which became a gathering place for music from the region.
In the music press, Munch has been referred to as “A Norwegian Einstürzende Neubauten, or Laibach”

Drawing from references like Throbbing Gristle, Suicide, Chrome, Einstürzende Neubauten, Swans and Laibach, MUNCH’s distinctive vocals, sound-painting guitars and seasick synths, backed by a merciless drums and bass machinery,