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2017 . |
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'New Album Release: Ellipsis'
2017/03/31
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Ellipsis is the eighth album of electro-acoustic ambient space rock
released by North Carolina-based musical studio artist Irfan Azam, alias
Anomalous Leaf. While proceeding the mellow tones of 'You Are Here'
(2013), which raged in part along the new-age vein, Ellipsis sidesteps
toward a more unvarnished guitar-centric peal.
The album also features the axe-wielding prowess of Matt Oberst "The
Ignatious Sledgehammer" (Sorry About Dresden) who, in his
heart-wrenching last studio performance, lent his unique guitar
phrasings of beautiful dissonance to Sojourner (parts V-VII) and on an
early version of Ring Road (included as bonus track). Matt left the world
too soon after these recordings were made, but not before being key in
inspiring and encouraging the vision that sparked the venture. Ellipsis is
dedicated to a teacher, friend and collaborator, in memoria coli.
With themes rooted in expedition and the common quest for a place in the
universe and meanings in life--the light, reason and dreams encapsulated
in Ellipsis intertwine to challenge confusion, ignorance and darkness;
it serves as a fitting capsule of such a time and another notable
chapter in the ALP repertoire.
Read more...
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'Ellipsis Available for Pre-Order'
2017/03/07
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Anomalous Leaf will release a new album, Ellipsis, to tune peddlers
everywhere on March 31, 2017.
Pre-orders of Ellipsis at iTunes and Amazon,
etc. come with the immediate download of album opener
"Starstuff"...
Read more...
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'New Release on Bandcamp for ACLU Benefit'
2017/02/02
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This Friday… something new from ALP comes to Bandcamp. If you’re in the
market for some new music, why not this Friday?
Help support ACLU Nationwide, who are working to oppose last week’s
Executive Order barring immigrants and refugees from seven Middle
Eastern countries from entering the United States, and also check out
the article below for more great music from around the world…
https://anomalousleaf.bandcamp.com/
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2013 . |
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'New Album Release: You Are Here'
2013/03/18
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'Earendel Desktop Wallpaper'
2013/03/08
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'Qute a lot has been a-spring here in the wild...'
2017/02/05
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Quite a lot has been a-spring here in the wild, wonderful and sometimes
frightening world of ALP that may or may not need mentioning,
such as the release of Earendel, another downloadable single from the
upcoming album, "You Are Here" (LINK),
the upcoming release of said album in mid-March, as far as plans may go,
and the timely unveiling of a website redesign, here, that has been the
past couple of blue moons in the making. The new album was recorded
mostly during the span of several inspired weeks in the early middle of
last year, when the heavens graciously opened up and decided that the
time for new ambient space music was now again. (Much of Darkest Hearth
came also from theese sessions). "You Are Here" contains some slices of
heart and soul, and is, by slightly more than a small way, a musical allegory
amounting to ambient-space-jazz-rock proportions. So enjoy
Earendel in the meanwhile, and please stay tuned for much more to come...
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'Track Release: Earendel'
2013/01/25
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'New Album Release: Darkest Hearth'
2012/10/15
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'Track Release: Darkest Hearth'
2012/09/27
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As the world spirals hastily on, a new short album of experimentally
organic space-rock, "Darkest Hearth," aims to reach your
space-rock-compatible devices
on OCTOBER 15th. Until then, accept a free
offering of the album's title track...
http://anomalousleaf.bandcamp.com/track/darkest-hearth
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'As far as plans might go...'
2012/08/20
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As far as plans might go, the first of two releases currently in the
pipes will likely be ready for aural consumption sooner than we'd think.
Meanwhile, here's a dual prevue, one into the slightly farther future and the other from the
increasingly distant past to download collectively as a relic of the present...
Link:
http://anomalousleaf.bandcamp.com/album/dynamic-standstill
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'Coming back to life...'
2012/06/10
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Coming back to life, appraising a week of productivity here at ALP HQ.
Plenty to be shared soon...
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2011 . |
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'Ice Under Fire for Humanity First Benefit'
2011/04/09
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Come download the new EP 'Ice Under Fire' in its entirety for a price of your naming
over at Bandcamp. All proceeds will benefit ongoing efforts of
relief in Japan by Humanity First. Thanks for helping!
Link:
http://anomalousleaf.bandcamp.com
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2010 . |
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'Track Release: Wish'
2010/12/27
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The opening track 'Wish' from the upcoming 5-track EP, Ice Under Fire,
is free to download for any amount you would name for a limited time over at
Bandcamp. Official release jazz that would include CDs, et. al., is planned for late
January. Enjoy the snow!
Link: http://anomalousleaf.bandcamp.com/
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'New music is a-brewing...'
2010/12/19
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New music is a-brewing...
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'New Album Release: All Needles Point North [Remastered]'
2010/05/01
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So here it is, once more, with feeling. The remixed and
mastered 'All Needles Point North' hits the iTunes today, and is on its
way to hit the Amazon-mp3 fronts soon. Tangified music in the form of
CDs are also on their way to order from Amazon. And for the casual
listener, it's already up to stream on the Last.fm radio-waves.
This release features many notable tracks from the original
including 'Advent Time' and 'Campfire October', as well as a few
from the previously unreleased range of early musical collections.
As a tangent point to note, this day also marks the availability of
previous titles from the ALP catalogue on iTunes -- another stride
in the mantra of being accessible to more of everyone more easily. So
here's to hoping that this pans out nicely.
This sentence represents a massive bow of appreciation which goes to all
ye who have shown support for this project through the ages..
And another point to mention--any and all monies from the sale of this
album received during this month of May will be donated to aid current
relief efforts in improvished disaster areas, a la Haiti. So go ahead
and order yourself a copy, and for your friends and enemies and people
you meet on the street. Thanks again in advance and in retrospect.
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'Release Date Confirmed...'
2010/04/21
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The May 1 release date is confirmed...The revamped 'All Needles Point
North' is coming soon to an online ice cream vendor of choice near
you...
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'The next release is in the pipeline...'
2010/03/31
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The next release is in the pipeline! This one is gonna be big(ger)...
"Not before Anomalous gained a modest online fan base in 2007 with the
release of All Needles Point North did the album soon go out of print
with the closing of its independent host production label due to
managerial issues. Anomalous Leaf now
brings this album back in fuller glory with original tracks remixed and
mastered, and also throws in some bonus tracks from the unreleased early
years."
The tentative release date is May 1. Stay tuned...
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'New Album Release: Shines And Shadows'
2010/02/01
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Shines and Shadows is now streaming on
Last.fm and is available to buy in mp3 form over at the
Amazon-mp3 store. Physical CDs are also coming to Amazon soon!
"Shines and Shadows is a collection of some of the more memorable among
the artist's early musical experiments. The album features tunes from
the 'unreleased' Anomalous albums that were produced during 2004-2006."
Perhaps some obvious omissions noted in this particular collection will
likely come forth in some form just in a couple of months (as far as
hasty plans may go). More on that later... For now, enjoy, feedback, and
do keep posted...
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2009 . |
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'The process of digging through the archives...'
2009/11/20
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The processes of digging through the archives has led to some remixing and remastering
here in the microprocessed mobile studio realm of ALP
sporadically over the course of recent months. The cumulative upshot of
this is the impending release of two new full-length albums of
retro-collected musical works in the experimental ambient space-rock realm.
Archived pieces which have been revitalized by way of some proverbial
polishing, remastering and even, in some cases, re-renditioning, are
on the table. These albums will thus represent the long
well-intended-and-finally-realized putting-out of the better bits of the "unreleased" years
of Anomalous's musical production--aural moments captured during the
more productive parts of the 2004-2007 period--as has long been
promised.
Stay tuned... the releases are planned to be available not long after the
turning of the decade, not so far off. Until then... enjoy the seasonal
turkey and descending leaves!
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'FREE DOWNLOAD - Ebb and Flow (First Draft)'
2009/06/25
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The unreleased first draft of "Ebb and Flow" from the 2008 album 'Embers
of November' is afloat as a free mp3 download made possible through a
new online
promotional program sponsored by Microsoft Windows.
Download the exclusive track here, and get 1000 more downloads free!
(Link:
http://www.myspace.com/windows?homepage=anomalous)
Enjoy!!!
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'New Album Release: Trapped In Time EP'
2009/06/20
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The new Trapped In Time EP album is now available to order in both
physical and spiritual form from the Amazon and AmazonMP3 online store.
Check the Albums page for details. Its not meant to be Embers' unwitting
runner-up album; Its actually the small first retrospective batch of old
recordings that are planned for release. So look out for the spewing of
a more comprehensive compilation or two, well intended to come forth
sometime in the not-so-distant future...
"Trapped In Time is the second musical venture released under the
Anomalous Leaf banner. Its an EP containing a few polished leftover
tracks taken from recording sessions of 'Embers of November' as well as
the unreleased independent albums that were recorded during 2006-2008."
Also, the slow yet apparently noticeable depletion in the amount of
attention that this musical endeavor can be readily afforded by the me has
not entirely brought it to a grinding halt on the creative front yet.
Alongside rampant talks and plans about the retrospective releases,
however slowly, new material is being churned and
hope is never completely out of the question regarding the thought of a
new album. Just give it time..
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'There's a new album coming soon. It's called...'
2009/06/01
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There's a new album coming soon. It's called Trapped In Time. It's an
EP. Official blurb follows...
"The next musical venture to be released under the Anomalous Leaf banner is
an EP containing some leftover tracks taken from recording sessions of
'Embers of November' as well as the independent unreleased albums that
were recorded during 2006-2008."
So basically it's a 6-track collection of outtakes from the
unreleasedes; stuff that was good enough not to trash but didn't quite
fit thematically into anything at the time. Some are tracks from the
albums, but most of these were used as gear-in exercises after long
inactive recording periods while still in the middle of doing one of
said albums. So they're experimentally rich yet simple enough to be
accessible. And evocative, maybe. If the mood is set right...
Anyway, its hoped that the release will see the light sometime in
mid-to-late June. Hope that you enjoy it...
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'Quite a few changes have sprung up during the past few...'
2009/03/17
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Quite a few changes have sprung up during the past few moon cycles
that are worth mentioning. First and foremost among these - and probably
the most encompassing - is the fact that this project has abdicated its
former name of Anomalous to be seamlessly merged into the grander Anomalous
Leaf scheme. There were several factors that led to this decision, each
of which did pose a growing annoyance or burden in some form or another.
At the end of the day, its much easier to manage a multi-faceted single
identity rather than multiple individual ones. So there you have it. And
now I don't have to share wikis with the three other Anomalouses that
are apparently out there. Another big plus.
Second is the reissue of the album Embers of November under said new
artist name. The new release includes some minor tweaks and stuff and is
available to buy at Amazon.com. The album is also available to download
in mp3 format from the Amazon-mp3 service. Hopefully this more popular
retail entity will make the album more easily accessible to everyone.
So, enjoy!
The third change probably needs no mentioning; if you are here reading
these words, you have probably already found your way to the new online
home of the project. The old site, anomalous-audio, is being vacated
slowly as things get to settle in over here, So just to let you know,
check back here for updates and all that jazz.
Hopefully these changes will settle in and make things easier in general
to look after. As always, feel free to shoot some feedback in (if you
do, for some reason or another. have any strong positive or negative
feelings about anything), and again a huge bow of thanks in advance or
in retrospect to every one of you who
has supported the project via friend-ing, commenting, listening,
toasting or encouraging its continued progress.
And though things may seem to be quieting down in terms of productivity
at this end, what with things such as life etc. kicking in, do keep a
forward glance out for some well-intended future plans regarding an
album of old classics to be revived at some time or other, from their
restfull comas...
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'During the past few months there has been a bit of recording...'
2008/07/01
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During the past few months there has been a little bit of recording and
production here, perhaps for another album release at some future point.
I fully appreciate all of your responses and feedback during this
period; they have certainly been instrumental in encouraging the project on and
I'd like to thank you all for that.
With regards to the immediate future, I will be embarking on a
multi-month shore-leave towards the second and third world for some
summertime retreating. While this period may well be the source of some
great inspirations and oriental carbonated beverages, the lack of a
stable connection to the online universe will part me from the ability
to read or respond to any communications there from. So, my friends,
past, present and, in particular, future, if your communications go
unheeded for a disquieting amount of time, fear not! I'll be sure to
catch up with everything in good time.
Meanwhile, I'll leave you with a new limited-time release of an old
relic from Anomalous' budding history. The original recording of its
sophomore album, "The Second Coming" will be available at the lulu.com
online store for the friendly price of $7.
The Second Coming:
http://www.lulu.com/content/1831451
The release will probably be kept up until the end of the year, as there
are some future plans regarding a remastered compilation album. But
we'll speak more about that upon another time...
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'Also note the price change for...'
2008/02/20
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Also note the price change for 'All Needles Point North' from $11.99 to
$9.99. Nine is a sleek number. We like nines.
All Needles Point North was released in March 2007, the first public
album release by Anomalous, and is available for purchase at the TTH
Music Store.
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'New Album Release: Embers of November'
2008/02/19
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Cometh the day. The public release of Embers of November had been slated
for February 19 in the hardcover diary of fate, and thus the latest
chapter in the epic musical ventures of Anomalous is now available to
buy. Many thanks go once again to the fine folks at TTH label for
making the release available, and for their excellent service to the world of
independent music. Their above-standard album production also remains a
phenomenon unrivaled by any other in land or sea.
Embers of November is the progressive next step in Anomalous’ ongoing
epic journey of deep thoughts and meditations captured in the aural
dimension. Drawing a strong influence from the ever rising global storm
fronts, the album chronicles world evolution as it cycles from birth and
innocence to corruption and decay and back. Resonating with everything
from powerful ambient-driven dreamscapes of experimentally stellar
harmonies and beyond, Embers of November rests upon the peak of
Anomalous' evolutionary wave of existence to date.
The album is available now at the TTH music store, or order directly
from the albums page on this site. Once again, a huge arrow of thanks is
owed to every friendly individual or entity who has encouraged or merely
enjoyed the loins of this project as it has evolved over the past few
years. So, thanks!
And by the way, the notion regarding the future purchasability of the
earlier albums still floats. Keep posted, as the twin release of "Dusk
of the Great Dawn" and "The Second Coming" makes its way in some form for
anyone who may be interested in such relics of ancient history. And if
interest still remains, there will be two unreleased albums left after
that for the dealing. Until then, its good cheers from this end; enjoy the
new album, and the warm February campfires.
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'During the quiet interlude of recent months...'
2008/01/21
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During the quiet interlude of recent months, much has advanced here in
the microprocessed electrochemical domain of Anomalous. Recording of
the new album, Embers of November, was finally completed by the end of
December, and while wrapping strings on some final touches here, I
feel fairly safe to announce that it's release should see the
light of day by sometime early in February this year.
Embers of November is the next progressive step in Anomalous’ ongoing
epic journey of deep thoughts and meditations captured in the aural
dimension.
Drawing a strong influence from the ever rising global storm
fronts, the album chronicles world evolution as it cycles from birth and
innocence to corruption and decay and back. Resonating with everything
from powerful ambient-driven dreamscapes of experimentally stellar
harmonies and beyond, Embers of November rests upon the peak of
Anomalous' evolutionary wave of existence to date. Stay tuned...and be
sure to enjoy the samples that have been posted under the albums list.
Also, be sure to keep posted in the months to follow for the likely
release of some of the earlier compilations for the benefit of any
interested or mildly curious ears...
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'Since the independent release of All Needles Point North...'
2007/08/01
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Since the independent release of All Needles Point North in March,
the quiet months between then and now have seen the quiet and modest
public rise of Anomalous in the online indie ambient and space rock
scene. However, in the midst of this din, the churn of non-virtual
progress and productivity at this end of the chain has never halted, at
least never for too long. With new musical material having built up over
the course of time, a new concept has been formulated and a new album is
close at hand.
Embers of November, decidedly the new concept title, is the next step
forward in Anomalous’ epic journey of deep thoughts and meditations
captured in the aural dimension. As has been clearly manifested to the
beholder by now, the refurnishing of this website abounds with new
concept intimations, and trumpets the near-future release of the album,
which is currently foreseen to will be completed and made available
somehow by late 2007/early 2008. Stand by, and stay tuned…
Again, many thanks to each and every encouraging fan/spectator/bystander
who has made possible everything that would otherwise be considered
impossible, or at least considerably less possible than it has been.
Enjoy the newly refurbished website, and be sure to keep posted for
updates.
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'All Needles Point North - CDs Available for Purchase'
2007/03/12
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All Needles Point North is the first in the Anomalous catalogue to be
publicly available for purchase, thanks to the magnificent individuals
working at TTH Label… And their top-of-the-line album production, marked
with ultra-resolution crisp cover art and top-of-the-line materials, makes
for a product not to be missed, or found elsewhere in earth or sky! Pick up
a copy from the online store, and thanks to all avid listeners and casual
spectators of this project for all of your support.
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'New Album: All Needles Point North'
2007/03/04
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After a bit of toil, a major rearrangement to the studio room, and
plenty of relaxing sunsets backed with a side of soda, Anomalous’ fifth
and most ambitious album to date has been finalized. Read on for an
expand on the essence:
"After three years of cloudy experimentation and open doors, the full
ability of anomalous to produce lush soundscapes of ambient rock music
has been tapped in the fifth full-length omnibus. The sound ranges from
ethereal hard-rock to breathtaking ambient melodies, and everything in
between. With its flash moments in Canada’s electronic scene, as well as
floating through the chiming fog of indie and techno-rock, the diverse
spectrum is dipped in a lush orchestral ambient cloud of sound, and
backed by the thousands of waves and ocean sunsets that the world has
had to contribute to the mix."
Currently, possibilities are being explored as to making a possible
debut public release of this album. If there are any interested entities, or if
anyone can make a gesture in the direction of any free services, let me
know. Updates will be posted as events turn up bearing future promise.
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'New Album: Motif'
2006/10/01
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Fourth album 'Motif' concept and recording finalized, album in beta stage.
Website refurnished with Motif theme art.
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'Anomalous on myspace'
2006/08/04
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A short-lived respectability held…until now. Visit anomalous at myspace
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'New Album: Entropy'
2006/06/29
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Third album “Entropy” completed. Website re-furnished with Entropy theme
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'Second album “The Second Coming” completed.'
2006/03/25
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'Website, first edition, crafted and posted.'
2005/10/30
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'The experimental first full-length album by Anomalous “Dusk of the Great
Dawn” is assembled.'
2005/10/20
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