RETRONOMICON, by ParaLuna Records

RETRONOMICON

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jett_black Why do I love this album? Foremost >> choosing a FAV track is impossible. Yes > I am familiar with each track having immersed my brain repeatedly for several weeks already. "Who could ask for more?" asks *Dead Man's Party*. Seriously I will respond with much more detail about each track independently... soon. My first detailed responses will be drafted within features provided to: STATIK magazine. Find more information by visiting: STATIKzine.com Favorite track: The Crab Song.

nickvoid What a tribute for Charles Levi! Everyone did an excellent job with their tracks. It is very entertaining to the ear, a compilation that achieves what compilations should do: Great listening ability & give a variety in it's sound... this comp does that in spades! EXCELLENT! Favorite track: Strangelove.

Nine Lines of Crime Holy damn, this is beautiful. Betty X is amazing! Just finished giving the full album my undivided attention. It has been on repeat for a couple of days now. What incredible work for such an incredible man. Well done everyone! Love and hugs, Levi!

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1.	Apology Kink - West End Girls 04:34	buy track
2.	LeviLevi vs Bangalore ft. Betty X - Hit me with your Best Shot 04:37	buy track
3.	PreCog - Oh Father 04:11	buy track
4.	SU - Smothered Hope 05:27	buy track
5.	Microwaved - So Alive 03:54	buy track
6.	Betty X - The Chauffeur 05:28	buy track
7.	Doors in the Labyrinth - Dead Man's Party 05:43	buy track
8.	Giant Monsters on the Horizon - It's a Sin 04:15	buy track
9.	Missing in Stars - Hold me Now 04:52	buy track
10.	Planetdamage - Sunglasses at Night 05:55	buy track
11.	Stabbed By Prongs ft. Bow Ever Down - Heat of the Moment 04:06	buy track
12.	Violet Wanda - Discipline 04:10	buy track
13.	Dogtablet - Hollow Hills 04:15	buy track
14.	Glitch Factor - Strangelove 04:02	buy track
15.	Hororhaus ft. Bow Ever Down - Take my Breath Away 06:21	buy track
16.	Renegade Sl8ve versus Giant Monsters on the Horizon - Desperate, but not Serious 04:17	buy track
17.	Stoneburner - The Crab Song 04:51	buy track

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Celebrating Charles Levi: Independent Electronic Music Acts Unveil "Retronomicon" Album

Powerhouse bass player Charles Levi, known for his iconic contributions to industrial music, is in need of help. To that end, a number of independent electronic music acts from all throughout North America have unveiled a collaborative album project, "Retronomicon," featuring an all-star lineup.

As a way of saying thank you to Charles Levi for his influential role in the industrial music scene, multiple bands have pooled their resources to release "Retronomicon," a tribute album celebrating the music that has inspired Charles and his contemporaries. The album, released on February 1st, promises to be a journey through the synth-driven sounds of the 1980s, a precursor to the industrial wave of the 1990s.

Levi's impressive career includes collaborations with industrial heavyweights such as "My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult" and "Pigface." His bass prowess can be heard on soundtracks for iconic movies like "Cool World" and "The Crow," solidifying his status as a linchpin in the industrial music scene.

"Retronomicon" emerged as a creative endeavor to not only pay homage to the music that shaped Levi's career but also to support the artist in a time of need. All proceeds from the album will go directly to Charles Levi, who is currently facing health challenges, including daily kidney dialysis, an amputated leg, and neuropathy affecting his fingers.

The album features a diverse lineup of musicians who have each put their unique spin on classic tracks from the synth-heavy new wave era. The result is a collection of reimagined songs that showcase the adaptability and creativity of these talented artists.

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released February 1, 2024

1. Apology Kink- "West End Girls" / Pet Shop Boys >> Augustus Watkins - programming/synths/vocals/mixing, Carlos Bueno - additional mixing

2. LeviLevi vs Bangalore ft. Betty X / Hit me with your Best Shot" / Pat Benatar >> Betty X - vox, Charles Levi - bass, Tim Pethtel - guitar, Christopher Rodriguez synths/programming

3. Precog- "Oh Father" / Madonna >> Gerald Josef, Jason Thomas, and Bret Pemelton

4. SU - "Smothered Hope" / Skinny Puppy >> Ursa Minor and Sarah Emilie

5. Microwaved - "So Alive" / Love & Rockets >> Gabe Wilkinson - programming, synths, vocals, mixing

6. Betty X- "The Chauffeur" / Duran Duran >> Betty X - vox, Nathan Kaylor - Engineer/Producer

7. Doors In The Labyrinth- "Dead Man's Party" / Oingo Boingo >> Josh Loughrey

8. Giant Monsters on the Horizon - "It's a Sin" / Pet Shop Boys >> Vinnie Saletto - programming, Madison Davis - programming, Cara Ristau - vox

9. Missing in STARS - "Hold Me Now" / Thompson Twins >> Dan Guenther

10. Planetdamage - "Sunglasses at Night" / Corey Hart >> Mariusz Bari

11. Stabbed By Prongs ft. Bow Ever Down 0fficial - "Heat of the Moment" / Asia >> Kimberly of Bow Ever Down - vox, Craig Drabik - guitars/synths,/programming

12. Violet Wanda - "Discipline" / King Crimson >> Tess LaCoell

13. Dogtablet- "Hollow Hills" / Bauhaus >> Martin King

14. Glitch Factor - "Strangelove" / Depeche Mode >> Justin Fisher and Vinnie Saletto

15. Hororhaus ft. Bow Ever Down 0fficial - "Take My Breath Away" / Berlin >> Scott Harris with Kimberly of Bow Ever Down

16. Renegade Sl8ve versus Giant Monsters on the Horizon - "Desperate, but not Serious" / Adam Ant >> Nick Void, Vinnie Saletto, and Madison Davis

17. Stoneburner - "The Crab Song" / Faith No More >> Steven Archer

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