Edition of 2000 copies. Letterpress-printed die-cut [6-panel, trifold] Discfolio machine-numbered 0001-2000. Includes one-color photocopied folding insert [and "Compact Disques on IPR Worth Owning" catalog insert]. Unnumbered and imprinted copies made for promotion came in a different style, simpler letterpress-printed Discfolio package.
CD comes housed in a protective plastic sleeve, sealed with a sticker containing info about artist and release, as well as barcode and label contact info.
Duration measured with the iTunes program.
Duration found on the release: 1. 4:29, 2. 6:46, 3. 4:09, 4. 6:53, 5. 7:14, 6. 5:13, 7. 3:43, 8. 2:48, 9. 3:03, 10. 4:01
[Sticker:]
T O N E
S U S T A I N
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IP056CD
MADE IN THE U.S.A.
TONE's first full-length release is here with a further
exploration of their all-instrumental guitar ensemble
songcraft. "Sustain" contains over 50 minutes of
multi-guitar layers of sound, with special emphasis on
creating and mastering the ultimate big riff, with no
silly vocals on top to screw up the listening
experience. TONE start off with a circular riff in
"Tag," onto a STEREOLAB-like drone in "Lo," attack
spy themes with "Secret Satellite," and try out some
new territory with "Nostalgia And Remorse," which
features a more layered, melancholy approach. As
was said about TONE's first release: "It's marching
music for the indie-rock brigade." "TONE delivers a
rich, full-bodied, voluminous sound seldom heard
outside the orchestral circle. Simply put, this is
essential listening for the post-chaotic, neo-baroque
age of quasi-enlightenment" Hear, hear!
...............>>>>>>>>>>>
Independent project records
POST BOX 1033 ' SEDONA, AZ 86339
[Inner sleeve:]
Recorded and mixed 1.95-3.96 @ WGNS Studio - Washington, DC (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 & 9)
& Inner Ear Studio - Arlington, VA (tracks 3, 7 & 10)
Mastered 5.96 @ Airshow Studio, Arlington, VA by David Glasser
Front Cover Artwork:
"21st Century Beauty Chip" by Renèe Stout
DISCFOLIO hand-letterpress printed at
INDEPENDENT PROJECT PRESS - Sedona, Arizona
[Folding insert:]
Contact TONE at 2020 Pennsylvania Ave., NW #240 - Washington, DC 20006
[Back cover:]
INDEPENDENT PROJECT RECORDS
POST BOX 1033 - SEDONA, AZ 86339
DISCHORD
3819 BEECHER ST., NW - WASHINGTON, DC 20007