{"title":"Geometrik","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeometrik is a Spanish record label specializing in Electronic, Experimental, and Industrial music. Founded by an influential figure in the industry in 1986, it has been based in Madrid ever since. Originally known as Discos Esplendor Geométrico, the label underwent a rebranding in 1991 and became Geometrik.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a rich history spanning over three decades, Geometrik has established itself as a leading force within the electronic music scene. The label's diverse roster of artists includes some of the most innovative and boundary-pushing musicians in the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGeometrik's commitment to pushing boundaries is evident not only through its artist selection but also through its dedication to releasing music that challenges traditional notions of sound. With a focus on experimental and industrial sounds, Geometrik offers listeners a unique sonic experience that pushes the limits of what can be achieved with electronic music.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"strepitus-rhythmicus","title":"Strepitus Rhythmicus","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe new album includes 9 tracks on a limited-edition vinyl LP  After recording an album of the amazing new project ASA together with Uwe Schmidt\/ATOM TM (Raster 2023), the pioneer cult band Esplendor Geométrico offers us their new album, Strepitus Rhythmicus, of machine-like and futuristic post-industrial music. Electric pulse of mechanical rhythms, hidden voices, and factory noises. E.G. reinvent themselves again and again without losing their unique essence. Based now in Islamabad and Rome, Arturo Lanz \u0026amp; Saverio Evangelista have not stopped their live performances all over the world in the last years with great success. Born in 1980 as a trio, and currently a duo formed by Arturo Lanz (founding member) and Saverio Evangelista (member since 1991), Esplendor Geométrico is an influential and international electronic cult band and also a rare case in the Spanish music scene, as they have developed their own independent path aside from tags, fashion or trends, in spite of being often classified as industrial music. Their career during this four decades hasn’t had interruptions. They haven’t stopped composing, releasing albums or playing live (with more intensity since the nineties), and they have continued for the simple pleasure of making music. Esplendor Geométrico has achieved a personal and distinct style that can be appreciated from their 80´s albums, when they used analog synthesizers and primitive electronic percussion, to the present time with new digital tools. Their influence has marked many later artists, usually classified in the so-called industrial music or rhythm \u0026amp; noise, as well as artists from current techno and certain types of experimental noise music.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Geometrik","offers":[{"title":"Black LP.","offer_id":50407352336715,"sku":"2189599","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/5NzMGF_h_7ec95939_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726596975"},{"product_id":"necrosis-en-la-poya","title":"Necrosis En La Poya","description":"\u003cp\u003eA cult band and pioneers of industrial music, Esplendor Geometrico were one of the first cases of true independence in the history of Spanish music. Not only financial and organizational, but also creative independence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis first single, \u003ci\u003eNecrosis En La Poya\u003c\/i\u003e (1981), was self-produced and distributed by the band themselves, before the appearance of the Spanish independent record labels in the early 80s. After receiving the needed funds from an enigmatic fan who decided to help out the release, a tiny run of 500 copies was pressed and quickly flew off the shelves. The iconic yet disturbing cover artwork surely shocked the regular clients at the few Madrid shops that were willing to stock the release but thankfully also managed to catch the attention of the emerging European scene of DIY experimental sounds and most of the copies found their way into the network of independent distributors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWithout a doubt this is one of the fundamental works by Esplendor Geométrico, where they started to develop their unique style of industrial music which would be such a great influence on other artists afterwards. \u003ci\u003eNecrosis en La Poya\u003c\/i\u003e is regarded by their fans as one of the best records ever made by the band and shows EG's shift towards harsher industrial rhythms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter years unavailable, and previously officially reissued as part of the Esplendor Geometrico´s box only, here it is the legit reissue of one the most sought-after Spanish records, remastered from the original tapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Geometrik","offers":[{"title":"Black | 7\"","offer_id":50467049636171,"sku":"1084746","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/c882e899-5b12-41ef-b892-210e1eeffe3b_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727334692"},{"product_id":"el-acero-del-partido-heroe-del-trabajo","title":"El Acero Del Partido \/ Heroe Del Trabajo","description":"\u003cp\u003eReissue on vinyl limited to 600 numbered copies celebrating the 40th anniversary of Esplendor Geometrico's first LP: \u003ci\u003eEl Acero del Partido \/ Heroe del trabajo\u003c\/i\u003e (1982). Considered a masterpiece of industrial music from the eighties, it's the record where they started to define their unique style. Already devoid of aggressive lyrics and even titles for their tracks, the sound begins to acquire a personality of its own, with an astounding austerity. Repetitive litanies infected by impossible machine sounds, noisy buzzes, organized metallurgy and newscasts from the East Europe, that glare by moments. Seven instrumental tracks of repetitive mechanical rhythms than paint a landscape of abandoned factories and rusty machinery. Remastered in 2022 and unavailable on vinyl for more than 10 years! The original cover is preserved and includes an exclusive collage-insert with rare photos and texts. A great classic!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Geometrik","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50470941032779,"sku":"353402","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/ef3fbac5-ccac-4f7d-acde-9de0956522ad_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727385587"},{"product_id":"live-in-utrecht-expanded","title":"Live In Utrecht + Expanded","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLive in Utrecht\u003c\/i\u003e is considered a masterpiece of Esplendor Geométrico, the cult pioneers of industrial rhythms, and the best example of the energy of EG's live performances in the eighties. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecorded 25th November 1989 in the Cultural Centre EKKO, Utrecht - Holland, with a superb sound quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduced for the program De Bovenbouw\/Nos-Radio, Hilversum, Holland. First released by Discos E.G. in 1990 and sold out on vinyl for 30 years!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcept \"Signos de energía\" (a faster version than the one in \u003ci\u003eMekano Turbo\u003c\/i\u003e album) the rest of the tracks were completely new at the moment this wonderful record was released. A special edition that comes, additionally, with an extra LP with seven tracks from the late 80's that were originally released on cassette: four tracks are from 1987, the other three are from the studio sessions of Mekano Turbo (1988) but not included on that album.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Geometrik","offers":[{"title":"LP | x2","offer_id":50475862032715,"sku":"1137126","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/6182081b-752c-4ce0-9aed-426fdf5132c3_thumbnail_4096.png?v=1727451811"},{"product_id":"compuesto-de-hierro","title":"Compuesto De Hierro","description":"\u003cp\u003eEsplendor Geometrico, the influential industrial pioneers of the pulsating, hypnotic and mechanical rhythms, present the extended version of their album \u003ci\u003eCompuesto De Hierro\u003c\/i\u003e to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its release. Recorded in Beijing in 2002 and out of print for over 15 years, \u003ci\u003eCompuesto de Hierro\u003c\/i\u003e was originally released only on CD and now for the first time on double vinyl including on side D four new and unreleased tracks recorded in 2022, inspired by the music on the album. Now remastered for vinyl, the sleeve design is based on the original cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCompuesto De Hierro\u003c\/i\u003e is the most perfect example of the industrial-tribal sound of Esplendor Geométrico, developed over more than two decades, reminding us at times of their most \"ethnic\" album \"Mekano-Turbo\". The hypnotic and elaborate rhythms are masterfully combined with treated vocals, electronic analogue sounds, and sonorities from the Far East, especially from China. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCompuesto De Hierro\u003c\/i\u003e represents a unique viewpoint in the fusion of traditional or ethnic music with classical industrial music. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Geometrik","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50477206339915,"sku":"1167766","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/b77a73e6-78ba-4437-9935-c24783e1932d_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727466770"},{"product_id":"mekano-turbo","title":"Mekano-Turbo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMekano-Turbo\u003c\/i\u003e is the fourth album and a classic inside the discography of legendary and influential Spanish Industrial cult band Esplendor Geometrico. Now available again in its original format, remastered in 2022, and unavailable on vinyl for more than 11 years. Finally, the fury is unleashed in all its splendour. The superb three initial tracks are pure rhythmic adrenaline on which is supported the totally runaway voice of Arturo Lanz. \"Rotor\" would be even considered as a not intentioned approximation to the electronic body music. In the same wave are also located \"Belew\" and \"Mekano-Turbo\". On the other hand, it seems to be that the residence of Gabriel in Melilla (North Africa) and the consequent proximity of the arabic culture it influences on some tracks (\"Sheikh\", \"Transmision\"). Considered by the media and many fans as a masterpiece of the group. The wonderful cover continues the customary line of showing strange machines or decadent industrial buildings. Considered by many fans as a masterpiece of the group and a industrial classic of the eighties. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Geometrik","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50480919150923,"sku":"1152301","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/b21a2015-20ad-42ff-8813-412394bb5676_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727530127"},{"product_id":"and-the-supermoon-orchestra","title":"And The Supermoon Orchestra","description":"\u003cp\u003eGeometrik Records (Esplendor Geométrico label) in association with Munster Records presents the new album by ORFEON GAGARIN, Miguel A. Ruiz’s main project, one of the leading names in experimental music in Spain, a true pioneer of the risky and underground Spanish electronic music scene since the early eighties. Limited edition of 250 copies. In 1986 Miguel A. Ruiz released his first cassette on his own label Toracic Tapes. Since then he has remained active in the international network of underground electronic music. He has composed many solo albums in all formats, especially on cassette, under different names such as Funeral Souvenir, Exhaustor, Michel Des Airlines, Ventral Metaphor, Orfeon Gagarin, and his own: Miguel A. Ruiz. His first vinyl LP was \"Encuentros en la Tercera Edad\" (1991) produced by the German electronics master Asmus Tietchens on his label Hamburger Musikgesellschaft.  In the following years, and up to the present day, he has published with other respected international labels like, Old Europa Café, Aquarelist, Monochrome Vision, Menstrual Recordings, Abstrakce, Geometrik Records… Ruiz has also collaborated with musicians all over the world such as Cisfinitum (Codachrom), Siegmar Fricke (Efficient Refineries) Dieter Mauson, Francisco López and Stefano Barban. Ruiz's style is fantastic and surprising, with an imagination that can be considered overwhelming. Science, technology, Soviet space era, Borges, surrealism, clinical pathologies, black humor or extra-planetary life…, whatever eccentricity has a place within the microcosm of this artist. His music is considered bizarre, surreal, dark and funny at the same time, using in a very personal and original way very different styles in an amazing and unique universe. After the last two albums as Orfeon Gagarin, ‘Voces a 45’ (Geometrik-Munster, 2019) and ‘Salmos Funiculares’ (Artificial Owl, 2022), now he presents a new album:  ORFEON GAGARIN \u0026amp; THE SUPERMOON ORCHESTRA, which includes 8 gems of extraterrestrial electronic pseudo-pop. The perfect music for an intergalactic party, where he shows his fascination of the sonic possibilities of old synthesizers and other analog electronic instruments. Another highlight is the wonderful cover, a painting by the renowned Madrid artist Adamo Dimitriadis. Recorded between 2022 and 2024 at Toracic Studios, Madrid. Limited edition of 250 copies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Geometrik","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50932244873547,"sku":"2235245","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_3deaddf0_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1733337692"},{"product_id":"pulsion","title":"Pulsion +","description":"\u003cp\u003eLimited to 600 copies Special reissue, with a bonus LP!, of Pulsion: an album from Esplendor Geometrico originally released in 2009 and not available on vinyl for more than twelve years.  Includes for the first time on vinyl the 5 exclusive tracks from the original CD version. Remastered in 2023. Limited to 600 numbered copies. New cover design. Esplendor Geometrico style continues having a unique and unmistakable mark that distinguishes them from later bands they have had influence onto. At first sight, Pulsion is pure Industrial hypnosis based on the electronic manipulation of sounds together with irresistible rhythms, repetitive, machine-like, industrial, hypnotic, sometimes tribal, sometimes danceable, that mix up with voices and chants. Some of them are taken from traditional Arab and oriental music (Mongolia, China, Tibet...) to be later electronically manipulated, others are simply speech fragments, as the one of a leader of a radical political party in Japan, Che Guevara, or an anti-occidental harangue from an islamist leader. But the idea of EG is not to transmit any political or ideological message, the sources have been chosen for their strength and sonority. Remastered in 2023. Limited to 600 numbered copies. New cover design by Juan Carlos Sastre, founding member of E.G., inspired by the original one.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Geometrik","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50953314632011,"sku":"2029932","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_aeae9f77_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1733777679"},{"product_id":"kosmos-kino-2","title":"Kosmos Kino","description":"\u003cp\u003eLtd to 600 numbered copies 'Kosmos Kino' (1988), Spanish Industrial classic album by Esplendor Geometrico, has been unavailable on vinyl for more than 12 years, now out on limited, numbered, and remastered 2023 edition! Kosmos Kino is the third album of the influential Spanish Industrial cult band Esplendor Geometrico. Recorded and originally published in 1988 and unavailable on vinyl for many years, now available again in its original format.  Remastered in 2023, this release reproduces the original cover but with a different exclusive artwork on the back cover. After a start in which the line of acute distortions and buzzy basses of their previous albums continues, it follows a surprising rhythmic viscerality, reaching its peak in the track \"Trybuna Robotnicza\", suitable for the most frantic dance and one of the greatest moments in their vast discography. Born in 1980 as a trio, and currently a duo formed by Arturo Lanz (founding member) and Saverio Evangelista (member since 1991), Esplendor Geometrico is an influential and international cult band and also a rare case in the Spanish music scene, as they have developed their own independent path aside from tags, fashion, or trends, in spite of being often classified as industrial music. Their career during this four decades hasn't had interruptions. They haven't stopped composing, releasing albums or playing live (with more intensity since the nineties), and they have continued for the simple pleasure of making music. E.G. soon achieved a personal and distinct style that can be appreciated from their 80's albums, when they used analog synthesizers and primitive electronic percussion, to the present time with new digital tools. Despite the great changes in the electronic sound with the evolution of technology, they are easily recognizable. Their influence has marked many later artists, usually classified in the so-called industrial music or rhythm \u0026amp; noise, as well as artists from current techno and certain types of experimental noise music.In these 43 years, E.G. have left a discography of 23 albums, as well singles, contributions to compilations, and cassettes published in different countries (Spain, Germany, Japan, USA, France...) They have collaborated with other artists like Francisco Lopez (Biomechanica, with Arturo Lanz), Hijokaidan (E.G. Kaidan), Maurizio Bianchi (with Saverio Evangelista)... They have performed in more than 100 shows in Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, Germany, Japan, USA, UK, Russia, Lithuania, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Switzerland, Holland, Denmark, Chile, Colombia... and a full-length documentary film about them, Geometria del Esplendor (Jose Ramon da Cruz 2016), has been filmed and has received various awards. ESPLENDOR GEOMETRICO 1980-2022: Arturo Lanz (only active member since the beginning), Gabriel Riaza (until 1991), Juan Carlos Sastre (until 1982), Saverio Evangelista (since 1991). Andres Noarbe is considered an E.G. member in the shadows since 1980, working as manager, advisor, designer, and editor (head of Discos E.G. from 1986 to 1990 and currently of Geometrik Records).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Geometrik","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50953323446603,"sku":"2029937","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_bf6f8c23_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1733777846"},{"product_id":"tarikat-wm","title":"Tarikat","description":"\u003cp\u003eGeometrik Records proudly presents the first-ever double vinyl release of TARIKAT, featuring 16 tracks recorded between 1986 and 1989, originally released on the now out-of-print 1997 double CD (Daft Records) and the 1991 cassette. 16 remastered tracks showcasing E.G.'s unique 1980s sound, with influences from industrial, noise, tribal, and African music. A key release for fans of E.G., capturing their innovative and influential style that shaped industrial music and techno. Finally, Geometrik Records offers for the first time the double vinyl version of TARIKAT, which includes most of the tracks (recorded between 1986 and 1989) released on the double CD of the same title (Daft Records 1997) sold out for more than 25 years, and previously on cassette (Diez Años de Esplendor, L.A.1991). This release features 16 tracks, remastered for this edition, showcasing E.G.'s unique sound from the eighties, reminiscent of other albums like Arispejal Astisaró, Nador, and Sheikh Aljama. This is a period especially appreciated by E.G. fans, where they developed their original and unique style that influenced many later groups and artists of industrial music and even certain forms of techno. Rough, primitive and minimalist, the tracks are constructed on distorted and noise rhythms, sometimes industrial, sometimes with tribal and African influences using synthesizers and analog electronic instruments. Gabriel Riaza, founding member of E.G. until 1991, worked in Melilla (North Africa) during those years, and this influenced the conception of many of Tarikat's tracks. The images used in this release are by Andrés Noarbe, who was responsible for Esplendor Geométrico's graphic design during the eighties and also served as the band's manager. The overall design is by Alonso Urbanos. Recorded by Arturo Lanz and Gabriel Riaza in Madrid and Melilla (North Africa) between 1986 and 1989. 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Across thirteen interconnected tracks, \u003cem\u003eDruck\u003c\/em\u003e builds a stereo-enlarged environment shaped by metallic textures, rhythmic granulations and slow-moving structural shifts. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Geometrik","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":57551114666315,"sku":"R0607-7461","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/p_54202078-fa29-49f7-8e1a-e7f9d32391fd.jpg?v=1781109999"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_387b42aa_thumbnail_4096_066dbbb7-4653-4ed4-b8b7-ce7cfef1586c.jpg?v=1726596952","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/geometrik.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}