out for a while: Seabound - No Sleep Demon V2.0 [Dependent Records | Metropolis Records]

Artist:
Seabound

Title:
No Sleep Demon V2.0

Label:
Dependent Records | Metropolis Records

Cat#:
MIND074 | MET348

Release Date:
30th August 2004 (original release)
2013 (digital release)

Format:
CD, download & streaming

Tracklist:
01.
Smoke

02.
Travelling

03.
Exorcize

04.
Point Break

05.
Torn

06.
Dunnocks

07.
Hooked

08.
Coward

09.
Avalost
(Instrumental)

10.
Rome On Fire

11.
Day Of The Century

12.
Hooked
(Radical Mix)

13.
Avalost
(Vocal Version)

Press Info:
Meeting through joint friends, Frank Spinath and Martin Vorbrodt came from different worlds. Because they were so different personality-wise and musically, they weren’t certain if a musical collaboration would work. Despite this, they decided to try anyway. The duo quickly discovered that their differences yielded a successful electronic sound that thrived with creative contradictions. They decided to call themselves Seabound because of Frank’s love of the ocean and the fact that Martin was born near the shore. The name also implies a ship leaving from a safe harbor into the unknown and sometimes treacherous seas, a metaphor for the band itself.

After sending out a few demos, the band was signed by Dependent Records in Germany who released their 2001 debut, No Sleep Demon, as well as the Travelling single. Blended with fantasy, the album was personal and honest; offering personal insights into the psyche to create a strange emotional journey full of obsession, devotions, doubts, anger and fear. Seabound toured twice between 2002 and 2003 in support of the album: a European tour with Covenant, and a North American tour with Stromkern.

The band gained the attention of Metropolis Records in 2002, who in 2004 docked them on the North American continent with the band’s second album, Beyond Flatline. Following in the footsteps of Covenant, Haujobb, and Wolfsheim, the electro-pop act quickly left their mark on the electronic music community. Beyond Flatline, which featured catchy “toe-tapping” beats, soothing vocals, atmospheric melodies and intriguing sequences, was met with great success.

Shortly after the release of Beyond Flatline, Seabound returned for another round. The Poisonous Friend EP features several remixes by Olaf Wollschlager (Yello, Melotron, and In Strict Confidence producer), Haujobb, Cut.Rate.Box, Andrew Sega (Iris), Stromkern, and Tom Ellard (Severed Heads). Two previously unreleased tracks are also included on the EP, “Without You” and “Traitor.”

After experiencing much success with their last two releases, Seabound is back with a re-release of their debut, No Sleep Demon, now entitled No Sleep Demon V2.0. The completely re-mastered album features enhanced mixing as well as a 12-page booklet complete with brand new artwork. At a running time of nearly 64 minutes, the re-release includes all 10 original tracks along with three bonus tracks: “Day of the Century,” “Hooked (Radical Mix)” and the vocal version of “Avalost.” No Sleep Demon V2.0 is sure to be a hit with any Seabound or electronic music fan.

“Take your time to discover us. We won’t disappoint you. We took our time to put the music, the thoughts, and the emotions together to create the songs you are now able to hear. They are yours now. But you will have to listen. Only if you open yourself up to it, you’ll discover all the facets we have to offer.” — Seabound

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