Idles – Ultra Mono

Description

Label: Partisan Records – PTKF2186-8
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Stereo, Gatefold
Country: USA & Europe
Released: 25 Sep 2020
Genre: Rock
Style: Punk, Post-Punk, Indie Rock, Alternative Rock

Tracklist:
A1 War
Featuring – Colin Webster, David Yow
3:06
A2 Grounds
Featuring – Colin Webster, Warren Ellis
3:09
A3 Mr. Motivator
Featuring – Colin Webster
3:15
A4 Anxiety
Featuring – David Yow
2:59
A5 Kill Them With Kindness
Featuring – David Yow, Jamie Cullum
3:42
A6 Model Village 4:01

B1 Ne Touche Pas Moi
Featuring – Jehnny Beth
2:32
B2 Carcinogenic 3:23
B3 Reigns
Featuring – Colin Webster
4:27
B4 The Lover
Featuring – Colin Webster, David Yow
3:16
B5 A Hymn 5:10
B6 Danke 3:34

Companies:
Recorded At – La Frette Studios
Published By – Kobalt
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Partisan Records LLC
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Knitting Factory Records Inc.
Copyright © – Partisan Records LLC
Copyright © – Knitting Factory Records Inc.

Credits:
Artwork [Sculpture By] – Nigel Talbot
Design [Logo By] – Andrew Bourne
Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
Painting – Russell Oliver
Photography By – Tom Ham
Producer [Additional Production] – Mark Bowen
Producer [Produced By], Recorded By, Mixed By – Adam Greenspan, Nick Launay
Programmed By [Additional Programing] – Kenny Beats

Notes:
Deluxe edition of Ultra Mono on black vinyl. Gatefold sleeve with a 28 page debossed Ultra Mono catalogue.

Not to be confused with the version limited to 1000 copies which had the gatefold sleeve deliberately printed in reverse, i.e. the sculpture on the front and painting on the rear.

This version is the stereo mix.

Early pre-orders from selected UK independent record stores came with a signed 12"x12" art print.

This is not the first time we've asked if IDLES are the most important rock band of this century, and even if it was we wouldn't be the first to ask that question. The Bristol punk juggernauts refuse to be forgiving or compromising when it comes to tackling the issues they focus on - from racial prejudice and immigration to income inequality - and never fail to make a massive impact in the studio (and even more so on stage).

Ultra Mono is album number three, and it packs something serious. Well, actually an arsenal of serious things. Much like its predecessor, this is straight up sonic warfare being declared on the right wing patriarchy, weapons brandished from all directions. Staccato stomper 'Grounds' does more than reference thunderstorms, it sounds like the uprising has begun, with other highlights including 'War' and the electronic chaos of 'Squalls'. Exceptional, as ever.
AJ 88

Barcode and Other Identifiers:
Barcode: 720841218685
Matrix / Runout (Side A): PTKF 2186-1 A2 F.T.
Matrix / Runout (Side F): PTKF 2186-1 B2