AMBER ASYLUM · Ruby Red | RED TRANSPARENT LP

Limited edition red transparent vinyl LP with printed inner sleeve and protective cover, 200 copies available.

Background information about 'Ruby Red'

"Ruby Red" is Amber Asylum's tenth studio album, weaving a rich tapestry of emotional depth through its evocative compositions. Drawing inspiration from the turbulent historical experiences faced by women, the San Francisco-based quartet crafts a haunting reflection on themes of despair, empowerment, and mortality. The album is a confluence of lamentations and introspective melancholy underpinned by powerful songwriting that oscillates between despair and hope. With an intriguing blend of classical strings, bass, drums, percussion, modular synthesizers, and ethereal female vocals, "Ruby Red" creates intense soundscapes that are both raw and introspective. The rhythmic force of the pounding bass and drums creates a pulsating foundation that contrasts elegantly with the contemplative strings.

Founded in 1990 by composer and multi-instrumentalist Kris Force in San Francisco, Amber Asylum has continually reinvented itself through various musical styles, collaborating with artists like Steve von Till (Neurosis) and Sarah Schaffer (Weakling). "Ruby Red" captures the growing unease of an impending dark age yet counters this with fragile beauty and seeds of hope. This album becomes a compelling soundtrack for what may lie ahead, inviting listeners to immerse themselves in its intricate layers.

Track listing

1. SECRETS
2. RUBY RED
3. DEMAGOGUE
4. THE MORRIGAN
5. AZURE
6. WEAVER
7. A CALL ON THE WIND

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