Archipelago is the second album by the American group Land, who blend jazz, rock, and world music. A May, 1996 concert broadcast formed the basis for most of the album, Archipelago. "Deep", the final track for Archipelago, was recorded in February 1997, with finishing touches completed in July. The album was released on the Periplum label later that year.
Peter Monaghan, writing for Earshot Jazz magazine, describes Archipelago, in part: "LAND, on its second album, continues to construct transporting, otherworldly terrains of rich melody, washes of acoustic and electric sound, and pulsing and jangling rhythm. Add to that fine improv by all band members..."
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Packaged in a jewel case with a photo-illustrated 4-page booklet that includes credits, release information, and tracklist.
Recorded live in May 1996 at Jack Straw Productions for Sonarchy Radio; "Deep" recorded February 1997.
Ed Pias plays Remo drums exclusively.
© 1997 Weatherscope Music, ASCAP
© ℗ 1997 Periplum
Archipelago is the second album by the American group Land, who blend jazz, rock, and world music. A May, 1996 concert broadcast formed the basis for most of the album, Archipelago. "Deep", the final track for Archipelago, was recorded in February 1997, with finishing touches completed in July. The album was released on the Periplum label later that year.
Peter Monaghan, writing for Earshot Jazz magazine, describes Archipelago, in part: "LAND, on its second album, continues to construct transporting, otherworldly terrains of rich melody, washes of acoustic and electric sound, and pulsing and jangling rhythm. Add to that fine improv by all band members..."
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Packaged in a jewel case with a photo-illustrated 4-page booklet that includes credits, release information, and tracklist.
Recorded live in May 1996 at Jack Straw Productions for Sonarchy Radio; "Deep" recorded February 1997.
Ed Pias plays Remo drums exclusively.
© 1997 Weatherscope Music, ASCAP
© ℗ 1997 Periplum
