Released in 2021 on the Feines Tier label, Broken Land marks the debut album from Hounah, the project led by producer Daniel Nitsch. Built from a rich blend of downbeat, hip-hop, trip-hop, ambient electronica, and jazz, the album was crafted alongside pianist Johann Blanchard, singer Lena Schmidt, and guitarist Marten Pankow, with two tracks featuring celebrated Los Angeles rapper A-F-R-O. The result is a deeply layered listening experience that rewards close attention, revealing new sonic details with every spin.
Broken Land is far more than a genre exercise — it's a thoughtful and at times unflinching exploration of personal emotion and urgent social issues, including racism, gentrification, and the weight of imperialism. Each track carves out its own distinct sonic world, moving fluidly between introspective pieces like "Sorrow" and "Fairbanks" and politically charged statements like "Revolution" and "Guilty State." For fans of music that challenges as much as it moves, this album stands as a compelling and carefully crafted debut.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Feines Tier
- Genre: Electronic, Hip-Hop, Jazz
- Release Date: 11/12/2021
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TRACKS
A1. Reflections
A2. Fairbanks
A3. The Robbery
A4. Revolution
A5. Guilty State
A6. Sorrow
B1. Secrets You Hide
B2. Laid Back Misery
B3. Cash For Your Home
B4. Through The Rain
B5. Earthmen Reprise
B6. From Norton Bay
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