Monoland, a shoegaze band from Berlin, has been reissued their second album, released in 2001, on long-awaited vinyl. This includes the classic song 'Motel Fumatore,' which made their name famous. Monoland is a four-piece indie band formed in Berlin, Germany in 1996 by vocalist/guitarist Marco Blazajczak, guitarist Henrik Schiemann, bassist Matthias Ecker-Erhardt, and drummer Daniel Grinstead. The band made their debut with the first album 'Manouva' on Germany's Noiseworks label and has released three albums up to their third album 'Ben Chantice' in 2006. After playing several gigs with bands such as TAM, Die Art, and Jeans Team, Monoland began recording 'Cooning' in 2000. The album was produced with sound engineer Sebastian Fell at Einsturzende Neubauten's Multiple Noise Studio, using old tapes, MIG-Motors, and a huge bass drum. The album draws inspiration from a number of sources, including My Bloody Valentine's 'Loveless,' Slowdive, Bowery Electric, trip-hop, and electronica. It features a diverse range of elements, including noise guitars, ecstatic sampling loops, sad and touching melodies, and an experimental atmosphere that is typical of the Berlin, hub of electronica and dub-techno. This analog reissue also includes a bonus track, 'Manouva,' a representative song from their early days, which is being reissued on analog for the first time. At the time of it's release, 'Cooning' was described as sounding similar to My Bloody Valentine's 'Loveless. ' Interestingly, the album cover art was reminiscent of the artwork of My Bloody Valentine's 'm b v,' which was released later in 2013. This led to some discussion among shoegaze fans. for Fans of... Adorable, Astrobrite, Chapterhouse, Drop Nineteens, Fleeting Joys, GUITAR, motifs, My Bloody Valentine, The Notwist etc... LISTEN:https://open. Spotify. com/album/0A5PH0qWKLSPp3xHyyXAhW
Release date:
August 30, 2024
Label:
Install our app to receive notifications when new upcoming releases are added.
Recommended equipment and accessories
-
Cartridges - Top Picks
A selection of turnatble cartridges that provide great performance and sound quality
-
Ortofon 2M Blue Premounted
Mounted on the SH-4 Black Headshell, this setup delivers exceptional clarity, dynamic range, and accurate sound reproduction.
-
Vinyl Care - Top Picks
A selection of accesories to keep your turntable equipment & vinyl records in the best shape
-
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.
-
Turntables - Top Picks
A selection of reliable record players you can buy today, for every budget
Featured Upcoming Vinyl
-
Terror Still Suffer (Blue)
Flatspot Records
April 24, 2026 -
Talking Heads Tentative Decisions: Demos & Live [2xLP]
Rhino/Warner Records
March 6, 2026 -
The Notwist News From Planet Zombie
Morr Music / M.m.
March 13, 2026 -
Amaarae Black Star (Gold)
Golden Angel/Interscope
March 6, 2026 -
Upsammy & Valentina Magaletti Seismo
Pan
April 10, 2026 -
Whitney Johnson Body Sound
International Anthem
March 20, 2026 -
My New Band Believe My New Band Believe
Rough Trade US
April 10, 2026 -
Seamus Fogarty Ships
Lost Map Records
March 13, 2026 -
Magic Tuber Stringband Heavy Water
Thrill Jockey
May 22, 2026 -
Rocketship A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness (White Swirl)
Slumberland Records
March 20, 2026 -
Adult. Kissing Luck Goodbye
Dais
April 3, 2026 -
Party Cannon Subjected To A Partying
Unique Leader Orch
May 22, 2026 -
Prong Live and Uncleansed
Steamhammer
March 13, 2026 -
White Denim 13 (Yellow)
Bella Union
April 24, 2026