A stark, meditative and quietly intense work, Manafon finds David Sylvian exploring improvisational soundscapes with leading figures from the experimental and avant‑garde world. Originally released in 2009, this 2022 double‑LP reissue presents the album in a beautifully produced gatefold edition, highlighting its sparse instrumentation, spoken‑word delivery and unsettling, atmospheric textures. A landmark in Sylvian’s late‑period catalogue and an essential document of contemporary experimental music.
Track Listing
- Small Metal Gods
- The Rabbit Skinner
- Random Acts of Senseless Violence
- The Greatest Living Englishman
- 125 Spheres
- Snow White in Appalachia
- Emily Dickinson
- The Department of Dead Letters
- Manafon
Features
2×12" vinyl LP set
Gatefold sleeve with artwork and liner notes
2022 reissue of the 2009 Samadhisound album
MPO pressings with Kr SST mastering
Includes collaborations with Evan Parker, Keith Rowe, John Tilbury and other improvisational musicians
High‑quality Universal Music edition
Information
Artist: David Sylvian
Title: Manafon
Format: 2 × Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Gatefold
Label: Samadhisound / Universal Music
Catalogue No: 3876876
Barcode: 602438768769
Country: Europe
Released: 2022
Original Release Year: 2009
Genre: Pop / Alternative / Rock
Style: Experimental / Avant‑Garde
- Artist David Sylvian
- Record Label Samadhisound / Universal
- Occasion Birthday
- Case Type Cardboard Sleeve
- Fidelity Level High-Fidelity
- Vinyl Matrix Number n
- Inlay Condition Mint (M)
- Colour Multicoloured
- Record Grading Mint (M)
- Unit Type Unit
- Format Record
- Release Year 2022
- Style Experimental
- Features Studio Recording
- Unit Quantity 1
- Performer Orchestra /
- Catalogue Number 387 687-6
- Number of Audio Channels Stereo
- Speed 33 RPM
- Composer /
- Release Title Manafon
- Edition Reissue
- Type Album
- Sleeve Grading Mint (M)
- Producer /
- Era 2000s
- Instrument Drums, Guitar, Keyboard
- Conductor /
- Run Time LP
- Genre Alternative, Pop, Rock
- Country of Origin Netherlands
- EAN 602438768769
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