THIS YEAR IN COCONUTS VOL.2 by MONOPOLY CHILD STAR SEARCHERS

Exquisitely compiled by Discrepant head honcho Gonçalo F. Cardoso from three
tapes released earlier this year by the tireless mind-body of Spencer Clark
through his own Pacific City Sound Visions, 'This Year In Coconuts Vol. 2' is
another revelation into the deeply personal soundworld of this true voyager of
both ancient, present and forthcoming times. Coming from a truly singular artist,
capable of conveying multiple visions into a labyrinthine-esque mythology all of
his own, these seven tracks feel as much part of their original setting as
connected pieces from this never ending and puzzling netherworld.
Dedicated to the Temple of Isis in Pompei and opening sides A and B, the two
tracks from 'Tempio d'Iside' set up a scenario not far from a dream version of the
Temple itself, made from crystal clear synth-lines and levitating ambiences, like
drifting into ancient memories from days to come. Making up about half of the
compilation, the four tracks from 'Kowloon Spider Temple' drip into a feverish
mosaic of Clark's by now trademarked cascading rhythms, unhinged alien-vocal
samples, phantasmic textures and sparkling synth harmonies projecting a catchy
hypnotic oblivion filled with intrigue. The sole title track from 'From the Caves and
Jungles of Apulia' tangentially reports back to some lower-fi recordings of the
past, with its murkier sound inducing the feeling of willing confinement within such
caves and jungles. A brilliant Year in Coconuts, indeed.Mastered by Rashad Becker


Artwork by Spencer Clark

Special edition of 300 LPs

Tracklist
A1. Neo-Metallic Mannequins
A2. Chicada Flashmasques
A3. Acrobatic Forms of Temple Ants
B1. The Disappearance Through a Stargate by Giuseppe Borri
B2. Mandarin Cape Forms by Rygel
B3. From The Caves and Jungles of Apulia 3
B4. Poltergeist Forms of Praying Mantis