pornografia by templegarden's
behind the veil - pornografia exposed: raubbau unveils a temporal interlude, produced between the ant-zen albums 'culture vs. nature' and 'done rooms.' this marks a more obscure step in the collective's evolution, driven by the creative minds of andreas schramm, andrea börner, and leigh hunt, with the obvious contributors joining their journey. diverging from the familiar sound, 'pornografia' introduces a raw, darker, and more industrial side of templegarden's.
in a haze of youthful enthusiasm, the collective crafted a sonic landscape where gritty textures and cold, metallic sounds take center stage, immersing listeners in an experience resonating with the shadows of the wasteland. the extended visceral exploration of otherworldly sounds leaves an indelible mark. and yet, 'pornografia' holds surprises: the final, cryptically untitled track unveils a lush shoegaze instrumental - a departure that adds a layer of complexity, a sonic oasis in the midst of industrial desolation. as a whole, 'pornografia' showcases templegarden's willingness to experiment, redefine sonic boundaries, and courage. it stands as a testament to their timeless commitment, well worth rediscovery. first released in 1997 as a cassette tape and later as a cd-r, the circle now closes with this final reissue. join us in exploring the depths of 'pornografia' - an auditory journey into the experimental and the unknown.
Tracklist
| 1. | womb | 10:31 |
| 2. | mind, body... separation exit | 4:31 |
| 3. | cold | 7:52 |
| 4. | she's in a distance | 8:37 |
| 5. | but your god only sees what you say it sees | 7:26 |
| 6. | mortal | 7:15 |
| 7. | winterearth | 8:13 |
| 8. | adjoining the answer-machine | 7:30 |
| 9. | restriction forces ending | 8:32 |
| 10. | untitled | 3:41 |
Credits
all tracks written & recorded by templegarden's in the deep blue sea, november 1994 & august 1995. artwork by stefan alt.
raubbau raub-103
