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Arcarsenal
Compendium LP

Compendium LP
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Catno

IBL15

Formats

1x Vinyl LP Album

Country

Portugal

Release date

Jan 1, 2021

Archival release of works from Arcarsenal rich repertoire. For the dubby headz

A reference work, a body of knowledge, a record of human endeavour: this archival release of works from Arcarsenal's fertile collaboration in the period 2011–2016 is all of those things. Pressed on its two discs you will find, in the duo's own words, the 'broken flowers that needed just a little care and attention to bloom'. And exquisite flowers they are, rooted in the reduced formality of minimalism, yet prone to frequent and unabashed florescence. Ranging from their very earliest productions, made with limited gear, through to later recordings from a fully-equipped studio, the tracks move from techno to dub and house and into blissful after-hours and ambient, all with the rich and spacious imprint that is their own. Most of these tracks have been firm favourites on the dancefloor, whether played by other DJs or Arcarsenal themselves, yet this is the first time any of them have seen an official release. This 'Compendium' is a record of Arcarsenal's past achievements; only time will tell what new endeavours the two may pursue.

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A1

Sailing The Continuum

A2B

Vees

B1

Helix

B2

Metaphysics

C1

The Analysis

C2

Poet

D1

Gravity

D2

Cotonniers

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