Purpur [CD]

Zahn - Purpur [CD]

Berlin's experimental trio ZAHN returns with their most electrifying work yet. A lush fusion of heaviness, electronics, and hallucinatory color. Monolithic grooves meet synthetic shimmer. Purpur breathes tension and danger, pulsing with depth and density. Known for their intense, driving sound that echoes the relentless march of a world on the edge, the trio ZAHN -- Chris Breuer, Nic Stockmann, and Felix Gebhard -- are deepening their sonic exploration with a record that is simultaneously more electronic and more rock-infused than their acclaimed predecessors. Purpur takes its cue from the album's vivid cover -- a burst of grapes and berries that mirrors its lush, colorful sound. The record blends potent genres into something fresh and electrifying: heavy foundations meet rich electronic textures, creating layers of color, complexity, and a touch of hallucinatory sweetness. Recorded once again in Gyhum with recording engineer Peter Voigtmann (ex-The Ocean, Death By Gong, Heads), Purpur follows in the footsteps of the band's previous work but also marks a bold leap forward. Guest appearances by Fabian Bremer (Radare, AUA) and Kjetil Nernes (Ârabrot) deepen the record's sense of unease and allure, while Magnus Lindberg's (Cult of Luna) mix and master give it the depth of a subterranean pulse -- crisp, heavy and alive with microscopic detail. While Adria offered a vivid escape through Krautrock, dark jazz, noise rock and post-punk, Purpur draws listeners into a denser, more intricate and tightly woven soundscape. The band's third full-length is an intoxicating swirl of synthetic pulse and physical heft -- a record that feels like it's been fermented rather than composed. Also available on black (CSRLP 035LP) and blue color vinyl (CSRLP 035X-LP). 01. Stroboskop 02. Gensher 03. Diaabend 04. Solex 05. Alhambra 06. Katamaran 07. Atoll 08. Butter