Description
Urashima, Italy 2024
Edition of 199 copies
Reissue of the Alchemy CD, with four-page A3 folded insert with previously unpublished photos with extensive notes from both Lasse Marhaug and Toshiji Mikawa, alongside a 1999 interview translated into English, from Japanese music magazine EATER.
“Dive into the avant-garde noise universe with the reissue of Incapacitants’ groundbreaking album, “Default Standard,” now presented in a mesmerizing double-vinyl format. This auditory masterpiece, available for collectors and aficionados alike, offers an immersive journey through experimental soundscapes. Originally released in 1999 on CD by legendary Alchemy Records, “Default Standard” is a testament to Incapacitants’ relentless pursuit of pure noise. Carefully remastered under the skillful guidance of the highly respected engineer, producer as well as sound artist Lasse Marhaug, this reissue invites listeners to rediscover the sonic intricacies that define Incapacitants’ artistry.
The five tracks on “Default Standard” immerse listeners in a sonic landscape marked by tumultuous chaos. The album showcases an extensive incorporation of feedback, distortions, and electronic manipulations, creating an avant-garde and experimental auditory experience is at the core of Incapacitants’ artistic approach. Each piece is a testament to the band’s commitment to pushing the limits of conventional musical structures. The sonic chaos is not haphazard but rather a deliberate exploration of the possibilities within noise music. Incapacitants often employs dissonant tones, unconventional time signatures, and unpredictable arrangements, inviting listeners to engage with the music on a level that goes beyond traditional notions of melody and harmony.
The auditory experience on this album is not merely about listening to organized musical notes; the goal is to elicit emotional and visceral responses from the listener, transcending the conventional boundaries of musical expression. In essence, the avant-garde and experimental elements in “Default Standard” underscore Incapacitants’ commitment to pushing the sonic envelope, challenging preconceived notions of what music can be, and inviting listeners into an unconventional, thought-provoking, and immersive sonic realm.”
