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Description:
"Audio Design Sessions: 1987-1988" is an LP that captures a raw, unpolished snapshot of Bundle Of Hiss in their formative late-80s phase. Across these archival recordings, the band's sound channels the abrasive energy of American underground rock of the era: dense, overdriven guitars, insistent rhythms and an intense, rehearsal-room immediacy that feels closer to a document than a polished studio album. The LP focuses on atmosphere and texture as much as on song structure, making it especially appealing to listeners interested in the evolution of the Seattle-area noise-rock and pre-grunge scenes. Crackling dynamics, lo-fi edges and a sense of creative urgency turn these sessions into a time capsule of a band searching for - and repeatedly finding - a distinctive voice.
Bundle Of Hiss were part of the fertile U.S. underground guitar scene of the 1980s, known above all as a cult name in the pre-grunge landscape rather than as commercial chart contenders. Their significance lies less in hit singles and more in their contribution to a sound aesthetic that would later shape heavier, darker strands of alternative rock. Over the years, fragments of their work, demo material and live recordings have circulated among dedicated fans and collectors, giving the band a lasting reputation as an influential, if under-documented, act whose members and environment intersected with what would soon become the wider Seattle explosion. This LP further cements their status as a band whose importance is measured in impact and atmosphere, not sales figures.
The release appears on Bang! / Cargo, a collaboration between Bang! Records and the distribution and label network Cargo, both known for their commitment to independent music and niche catalogues. Bang! has built a reputation for carefully curated vinyl issues that shine a light on overlooked or cult artists, with a strong focus on quality pressings and detailed archival releases. Cargo, operating internationally as a label and distributor, is known for helping independent bands reach a global audience while maintaining artistic integrity. Together they specialise in bringing rare, hard-to-find or historically significant recordings to vinyl collectors and fans of underground music, often with great attention to sound quality, packaging and authenticity. "Audio Design Sessions: 1987-1988" fits perfectly into this philosophy as a lovingly assembled document of a band whose raw creativity deserves to be heard in full-length LP format.
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