The Black Dog don't really need an introduction. Highly regarded as one of the most influential figures in the British electronica scene, they are synonymous with the rise of electronic music in the UK. Their rhythmic inventiveness coupled with their deep and innovative approach to music in general made them pioneers of UK techno, heralding a new breed of music entirely.
After the widely-applauded release of 'Book Of Dogma' by The Black Dog in January, a double CD collection comprising of their first 3 EPs and a re-release of their renowned 'Parallel' album, Soma bring back one more Black Dog classic from the IDM abyss.
'Temple Of Transparent Balls' was the first album released by The Black Dog on the avant-garde, forward-thinking GPR label in 1993, two years before their signing with Warp Records. At this time the album was a blueprint for the emerging UK techno scene and even to this day sounds as futuristic as ever. Lost in time, the album has now been refreshed and given a new lease of life in the digital age, completely remastered, playing to new ears, finding new fans, and at the same time carrying nostalgia for those already familiar with the Black Dog sound.
As Ken Downie of the group states, "20 years or 200 years, it makes no difference how old a tune is, a good tune is a good tune". His words certainly ring true for this timeless classic.
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