VI/DEO | VINYL RECORD (LP)
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VI/DEO | VINYL RECORD (LP)
Product DESCRIPTION
Release Date: 10/22/2021
East Coast minimal wave institution Xeno & Oaklander's seventh full-length further distills their iconic noir synth pop into a streamlined suite of gleaming, graceful retrofuturism. Inspired by ideas of synesthesia, scent, star worship, and obsolescent technologies, the duo of Liz Wendelbo and Sean McBride began conceiving the blueprint of Vi/deo while sequestered at their Southern Connecticut home studio during the pandemic. The context of isolation, streaming, and remote dreaming seeped into their chemistry, manifesting as both homage to and meditation on a certain cinematic strain of technicolor fantasy: the screen as stage, distance disguised as intimacy, where tragedy and glamor crossfade into one. Opening with the precision synthetic melancholy of "Infinite Sadness," the album marks a peak fluidity between the pair's fusion of analog electronics and poetic melody, both refined and oblique, classic but contemporary. Wendelbo modeled her singing on "a young boy in a choir," alternately holding notes and whispering them, with the lyrics clear, the voice elevated. McBride's synthesizers serve as the perfect counterpart, tiered and polished, threading fluorescent architectures of a lost audio-visual age. Theirs is a darkwave of reverie and flickering city lights, swooning and sleek, romantic anthems for concrete bohemia, cigarette smoke in rainy gardens, and sound as color ("blue is fast and red is slow"). Vi/deo captures the bittersweet beauty of youth and utopias, the wistful transformation from miracle to memory, where love turns unreal and music becomes myth: "Sounds of the underground / Will echo in future days / Feelings of misery / Will fade into the haze."
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In Stock Items:
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Why 2 to 8 Days: When an in stock item runs out at our warehouse, it will take us about a week to get more from the label.
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Release Date Changes: If a release date changes, we will promptly inform you via email, updating you with the new expected release date.
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Backorder Items:
Estimated Shipping Time: Backordered items generally ship between 3 to 6 months after your order is placed.
Volatile Nature: Due to dependencies on the label supplies, backordered items can sometimes take longer than 6 months. However, there are also instances where they ship within a few weeks.
Communication: We will keep you updated on the status of your backordered items. We dispatch a weekly email featuring all the items that have been restocked over the week, ensuring you stay current with our latest arrivals. This way, you won't miss out on any updates regarding the items we've replenished.
Note: We collect payment info at checkout, but we will not charge you until we ship your item. For more information on this please visit our payment policy.
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Tracklist Preview
- Infinite Sadness
- Poison
- Afar
- Technicolor
- Television
- Gain
- Movie Star
- Raingarden
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Product DESCRIPTION
Release Date: 10/22/2021
East Coast minimal wave institution Xeno & Oaklander's seventh full-length further distills their iconic noir synth pop into a streamlined suite of gleaming, graceful retrofuturism. Inspired by ideas of synesthesia, scent, star worship, and obsolescent technologies, the duo of Liz Wendelbo and Sean McBride began conceiving the blueprint of Vi/deo while sequestered at their Southern Connecticut home studio during the pandemic. The context of isolation, streaming, and remote dreaming seeped into their chemistry, manifesting as both homage to and meditation on a certain cinematic strain of technicolor fantasy: the screen as stage, distance disguised as intimacy, where tragedy and glamor crossfade into one. Opening with the precision synthetic melancholy of "Infinite Sadness," the album marks a peak fluidity between the pair's fusion of analog electronics and poetic melody, both refined and oblique, classic but contemporary. Wendelbo modeled her singing on "a young boy in a choir," alternately holding notes and whispering them, with the lyrics clear, the voice elevated. McBride's synthesizers serve as the perfect counterpart, tiered and polished, threading fluorescent architectures of a lost audio-visual age. Theirs is a darkwave of reverie and flickering city lights, swooning and sleek, romantic anthems for concrete bohemia, cigarette smoke in rainy gardens, and sound as color ("blue is fast and red is slow"). Vi/deo captures the bittersweet beauty of youth and utopias, the wistful transformation from miracle to memory, where love turns unreal and music becomes myth: "Sounds of the underground / Will echo in future days / Feelings of misery / Will fade into the haze."
Tracklist Preview
- Infinite Sadness
- Poison
- Afar
- Technicolor
- Television
- Gain
- Movie Star
- Raingarden
Become A Member
Welcome to Vinyl Vista Record Club, the ultimate destination for vinyl enthusiasts and music lovers! Our club is designed to fuel your passion for music and expand your vinyl collection with an exciting array of options. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting your vinyl journey, we've got you covered with our diverse plans tailored to your musical taste and preferences.
Join The ClubSelect Plans Offer:
Monthly Vinyl Delivery: Receive a premium, brand-new vinyl record selected by our experts, delivered directly to your doorstep each month.
Exclusive Store Deals: Unlock exclusive, members-only benefits such as substantial discounts, complimentary shipping, unique content, and more.
Flexibility: No long-term commitments. Change plans, pause, or cancel anytime.
Shipping Policy
To help you understand our shipping process, here's a detailed look at our shipping policy based on the type of product you order:
In Stock Items:
Shipping Time: Items that are in stock generally ship between 2 to 8 business days after your order is placed.
Why 2 to 8 Days: When an in stock item runs out at our warehouse, it will take us about a week to get more from the label.
Process: Once you place an order, we promptly prepare your selected vinyl for shipping, ensuring it's securely packaged for transit.
Pre-Order Items:
Shipping Time: For items available for pre-order, we aim to ship them out about a week after the release date indicated on the product page.
Release Date Changes: If a release date changes, we will promptly inform you via email, updating you with the new expected release date.
Your Options: In case of a significant delay, we will provide options for you to either continue with the order based on the new release date or to cancel the pre-order if you prefer.
Backorder Items:
Estimated Shipping Time: Backordered items generally ship between 3 to 6 months after your order is placed.
Volatile Nature: Due to dependencies on the label supplies, backordered items can sometimes take longer than 6 months. However, there are also instances where they ship within a few weeks.
Communication: We will keep you updated on the status of your backordered items. We dispatch a weekly email featuring all the items that have been restocked over the week, ensuring you stay current with our latest arrivals. This way, you won't miss out on any updates regarding the items we've replenished.
Note: We collect payment info at checkout, but we will not charge you until we ship your item. For more information on this please visit our payment policy.
You can cancel your order at anytime before we ship it, and the payment will be voided.