"Lincoln Conspirators Americana" by Acoustic Shadows is a four-tape box set released on Hospital Productions, presenting an ambitious and immersive exploration of dark Americana and historical intrigue. This collection draws inspiration from the shadowy narrative of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination and its conspirators, channeling the haunted atmospheres and tension of the historical event into a contemporary experimental soundscape.
Across four cassettes, Acoustic Shadows weaves together analog synths, field recordings, and archival fragments, constructing a sonic tapestry that evokes the somber landscapes, clandestine meetings, and unresolved mysteries behind the plot against Lincoln. The set unfolds like a journey through American folklore's chilling undercurrents: each tape is a vignette reflecting loss, memory, conspiracy, and the spectral echoes of a nation’s fractured past.
Packaged in a striking box, "Lincoln Conspirators Americana" is both a historical meditation and an avant-garde audio experience, offering listeners a deeply atmospheric engagement with the darker chapters of Americana. This set stands as a testament to Hospital Productions' commitment to boundary-pushing sound and the evocative power of archival storytelling, inviting listeners to confront the shadows lingering at the edge of American history.