Biosphere
Substrata
LabelBiophon RecordsGenreElectronic
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Biosphere's 'Substrata' is a rarely topped pinnacle of the '90s ambient canon. On its 18th birthday, the album's producer Geir Jenssen's Biophon label treats it to a subtle facelift at Pole's mastering desk, reanimating the still-mindblowing likes of 'Sphere Of No-Form' in all their captivating and frost-bitten wonder. As far as end-of-the-world isolationist music and sound design goes, this album remains one of the most affective we've ever heard. Essential listening for fans of the cold, life-affirming music of Thomas Köner, Mika Vainio, or Deathprod.
This edition
Deluxe gatefold reissue, re-mastered and cut by Stefan Betke (Pole), including 14 minute bonus track. David Stubbs, Melody Maker, 1997: "The best ambient album i've heard in an ice age, an album of terrifying, desolate and all-enveloping beauty"
Release notes
incl. Download card Side C and D were recut because the original lacquers were damaged.
| A1.1 | As The Sun Kissed The Horizon | 1:45 | |
| A1.2 | Poa Alpina | 4:10 | |
| A1.3 | Chukhung | 7:33 | |
| A1.4 | The Things I Tell You | 6:29 | |
| B1.1 | Times When I Know You'll Be Sad | 3:44 | |
| B1.2 | Hyperborea | 5:48 | |
| B1.3 | Kobresia | 7:10 | |
| B1.4 | Antennaria | 5:06 | |
| C1.1 | Uva-Ursi | 2:51 | |
| C1.2 | Sphere Of No-Form | 5:56 | |
| C1.3 | Silene | 7:56 | |
| D | Laika | 14:35 |
- David Coppenhall
- Artwork [Uncredited, New Artwork]
- Geir Jenssen
- Photography By, Written-By, Producer
- Stefan Betke
- Remastered By, Lacquer Cut By
