As Mndsgn's first approach to a traditional studio album, Rare Pleasure weaves itself in many forms as the albums evolving theme, blending root stylings of R&B, soundtrack/theme-music, psychedelia and jazz into a sonically rich score of self-actualization. The title itself, 'Rare Pleasure' is an appreciation of sharing life, inward reflection and the gift of joyful catharsis in the face of inevitable discord. As Mndsgn describes it, "We are beings living this human life that's only going to happen this way once and only once, every moment infused with a magical impermanence, a rarity."
Release date:
June 4, 2021
Label:
Install our app to receive notifications when new upcoming releases are added.
Recommended equipment and accessories
-
Ortofon 2M Blue Premounted
Mounted on the SH-4 Black Headshell, this setup delivers exceptional clarity, dynamic range, and accurate sound reproduction.
-
Nagaoka MP-110H Cartridge
Features a high-quality elliptical stylus that provides excellent tracking and minimizes distortion, delivering a detailed sound reproduction with an output voltage of 5.0 mV
-
Denon DP-400
Featuring a high-precision, belt-driven mechanism and an adjustable tonearm that ensures optimal tracking and minimal resonance
-
Turntables - Top Picks
A selection of reliable record players you can buy today, for every budget
-
Audioengine A2 Plus
Precision-engineered 2.75-inch woofers and a 0.75-inch silk dome tweeter, featuring built-in DAC and Bluetooth connectivity for seamless integration.
Featured Upcoming Vinyl
-
Ian Sweet Shiverstruck (Blue)
Polyvinyl Records
July 24, 2026 -
Chat Pile Who Loves The Sun
Flenser
September 4, 2026 -
Dent May The Big One (Olive Green)
Carpark Records
August 14, 2026 -
Tiny Habits Keepers (Sky Blue Opaque)
Mom & Pop Music
August 28, 2026 -
Haken in a fever dream - Ep
Century Media
September 18, 2026 -
Ash 1977 (30th Anniversary, Green/Black) [2xLP]
The Echo Label
October 16, 2026 -
Ed Askew The Final Painting
Drag City
July 31, 2026 -
The Casualties Detonate
Epitaph
July 17, 2026 -
Oxis Oxis 8 (Turquoise)
Boom Records
July 24, 2026 -
Lido Pimienta Caribenya (Gold)
Anti
July 17, 2026 -
Chloe Slater Riot Youth
Chloe Slater
October 9, 2026 -
Mitski Puberty 2 (10th Anniversary, Green)
Dead Oceans
October 30, 2026 -
Geto Boys We Can't Be Stopped 35th Anniversary [2xLP]
Rap-a-Lot
July 10, 2026 -
Emma Ruth Rundle These Killing Times
Errant Child
September 18, 2026