Hawnay Troof - Island Of Ayle

For years, one man maestro Vice Cooler (who technically is Hawnay Troof) had unintentionally remained lo-fi. Finding his way as any craftsman does, he created two albums’ worth of material. The records became a map of his artistic journey, one that has naturally led into maturity and positive progression. Islands Of Ayle stands as a notable turning point in Cooler’s career.

Whether it is the potent, upfront vocals or the strenuous production throughout the LP’s 13 tracks, one thing remains unquestionable: his growing strength as a songwriter. Clearly learning from his mistakes the unclear vocals were replaced with more clarity, thought, and delivery. Listeners will find the lyrical confidence of The Streets or MIA tied up with the vulnerability and beauty of Kimya Dawson.

The production is now more intricate and melodic as opposed to the straight ahead beats of the past, not too far from Deerhoof’s hooks having a handshake with Peaches beatbox. Islands Of Ayle is a force to be dealt with, pushing
electronic dance music further down a trail that it has lately avoided: completely fucked pop music.

First pressing contains a limited edition 10 track bonus disc of remixes by: SoftPink Truth, Xiu Xiu, Eve Massacre, Club Murder, Mae Shi, Disaster and Vice Cooler .

500 LPs only with download card

Tracklisting:
- CD1: 1. Suspension And Conclusion/ Finale 2. Front My Hope 3. Underneath The Ocean 4. Two Week Bruise 5. Zhou Zhong 6. Connection 7. Water 8. The Gods Are Crazy 9. Oblivions 10. Venus Venus Piper 11. Bizarre Triangle 12. Feelings 13. Out Of Teen Revisited
- CD2: Remixes from: Soft Pink Truth, Xiu Xiu, Eve Massacre, Club Murder, Mae Shi , Disaster and  Vice Cooler

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