Blue Sky Black Death - A Heap Of Broken Images (Pre-order)
"A Heap Of Broken Images" by Blue Sky Black Death, was originally released 20 years ago, in 2006. To mark the milestone, Old Soul Music is reissuing the album in its entirety. "A Heap Of Broken Images" is the production duo’s debut. It presents two complementary sides of their work: an instrumental, atmospheric record and a second segment with guest appearances by established MCs. Blue Sky Black Death combines dense, cinematic soundscapes, with classic hip-hop rhythms; the first half of the album makes use of live-played instruments, drawn-out melodies, and carefully layered samples, that leaves room for reflection. The second half pairs their sonic backdrops with MC features, putting beats and rhymes in a well-balanced harmony. Contributors includeJus Allah, Guru, A-Plus, Pep Love, Rob Sonic, and The Holocaust, allowing the album to showcase both the duo’s instrumental production craft and their collaborative skills. The arrangements range from sparse piano passages to orchestral flourishes. The release marks the beginning of a career in which the duo further developed their characteristic melancholic, cinematic sound earning them recognition. The clear separation between instrumental and vocal sides makes the work a distinct statement of their early creative process. DELUXE GATEFOLD 2xLP • Limited to 100 copies worldwide • 850gsm Japanese Style Gatefold • Ultra clear vinyl with Blue / Black splatter • Exclusive artwork by Seth Grym • Ships the last week of August 5MM WIDESPINE 2xLP • Limited to 250 copies worldwide • 180 gram vinyl • Blue and white splatter • 5MM Widespine jacket • Ships the 2nd week of September TEST PRESSINGS 2xLP • Limited to 10 copies / 5 variants • Photos by Tim Hale • Layout by Kip Dynamite • Ships the last week of August
Deluxe Gatefold, 5mm Widespine, Test Pressing I, Test Pressing II, Test Pressing III, Test Pressing IV, Test Pressing V