Download - lingAM

At long last, the elusive and mind-bending lingAM receives a fresh reissue, this time appearing on a striking Blue Vinyl variant. Originally released in 2013, this album stands as one of the most influential and exploratory chapters in the Download discography. It serves as a profound testament to the creative partnership between Skinny Puppy co-founder cEvin Key and the late, great Phil Western. Together, they pushed the project beyond its industrial foundations into a realm of fluid, modular synthesis and intricate, psychedelic sound design that remains a benchmark for experimental electronic music.

lingAM is a dense journey through "braindance" rhythms and shimmering, alien atmospheres. Unlike the grit of their earlier work, this record leans into a more polished, high-definition exploration of sound, where glitchy percussion meets warm, analog drones. The chemistry between Key and Western is palpable here; the album balances technical complexity with an organic soul, capturing a duo at the peak of their collaborative powers. It is an essential document of Western's immense legacy and Key's restless innovation in the post-industrial landscape.

This new pressing honors the album's intricate production with a high-fidelity cut that captures every nuanced click, pop, and sweep. The Blue Vinyl choice provides a perfect visual companion to the music’s "neon-noire" and aquatic-industrial textures. For fans of the "Puppy" family tree and collectors of IDM and modular electronics, this reissue is a long-overdue opportunity to own a piece of electronic history on a vibrant new format.