Gastr del Sol's Upgrade & Afterlife stands as one of the most celebrated releases from this Chicago-based experimental group, originally released in 1996 on the renowned independent label Drag City. The album showcases the duo's signature blend of avant-garde composition and delicate folk sensibilities, creating a sound that is both intellectually adventurous and hauntingly beautiful.
Upgrade & Afterlife rewards patient listening, revealing what fans have described as a "floaty, uncanny beauty" that deepens with repeated plays. Highlights include the plaintive folk of "Rebecca Sylvester" and a closing John Fahey cover, rounding out an album widely regarded as among the finest in the Gastr del Sol catalog. Presented in a full color-printed gatefold sleeve with lyrics and credits on the inner panels, this is a carefully packaged edition of a truly distinctive record.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Drag City
- Genre: Rock
- Release Date: 07/04/2025
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TRACKS
A1. Our Exquisite Replica Of "Eternity"
B2. Rebecca Sylvester
B3. The Sea Incertain
C4. Hello Spiral
C5. The Relay
D6. Crappie Tactics
D7. Dry Bones In The Valley (I Saw The Light Come Shining 'Round And 'Round)
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