Audio Singularity

Peter Hammill has been at it for almost 40 years now, and yet, since the early 2000s, he has been on a new way up, creatively speaking. Clutch (2002) and Incoherence (2004), his previous two studio albums, had both hit high artistic marks, but that is only one of the main reasons why Singularity was so highly anticipated by the fans. It was also the Thin Man's first studio album since remastering his '70s LPs for EMI, his first since the re-formation of his old group, Van der Graaf Generator. Yet, most importantly, especially for a man of words like he is, it was his first studio release since his heart attack two years earlier. Were all the expectations generated by these "firsts" met? Surprisingly, yes. Singularity stands among Hammill's best albums of the past 25 years.

Singularity' is the third single from New Order's critically acclaimed hit album 'Music Complete'. The track has been highlighted as one of the standout tracks from the album and is now released as a single. Remixes are provided by Erol Alkan, Mark Reeder, JS Zeiter and Liars. There is also an extended 12" mix of 'Tutti Frutti' by Tom Rowlands which was previously given away free to fans on New Years Eve.

Singularity,the stunning debut album from Rain featuring John Jowitt and Andy Edwards (ex IQ and Frost) is released on CD. The complete Rain line-up is: Rob Groucutt - Vocals, Keys, Guitar; Andy Edwards Drums; John Jowitt Vocals, Bass; Mirron Vocals, Guitar. John Jowitt: "It's been about ten years since I played with Andy, in both IQ and Frost - it's a really instinctual rhythm section. With Rain, Andy has had the chance to show what an all-round musician he is. Rob and Mirron are both amazing musicians, songwriters and singers, and it's just a great combination. I'm really pleased that our old friends at GEP have shown faith in the band - it's one of those albums that I would have bought if I'd not been on it. It's prog, Jim, but not as we know it."

Jon Hopkins' next album, Singularity, will see release via Domino on May 4th. Singularity is influenced by the UK producer's experiences with meditation and trance states, the label says. It embraces a wide stylistic range that spans "rugged techno to transcendent choral music, from solo acoustic piano to psychedelic ambient."