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Paul Schütze

The Annihilating Angel; Or, The Surface Of The World
LP Black $28
  • Originally released on the cult Australian label Extreme (1990)
  • One of Paul Schütze’s most immersive early ambient/industrial works
  • Official first-ever reissue – long out of print and highly sought after
  • Mastered by Miroslav Piškulić, expert in ambient & electronic sound design
  • Approved and praised by Paul Schütze as the definitive version
  • For fans of Coil, Lustmord, ZovietFrance*, Rapoon, Cold Meat Industry
  • Vinyl release with updated artwork and restored dynamic sound

Description

Originally released in 1990 on the legendary Australian label Extreme, The Annihilating Angel stands as one of Paul Schütze’s most visionary and cinematic works — a dark ambient masterpiece rooted in mystery, decay, and metaphysical beauty. Blending slow-burning soundscapes, processed field recordings, and abstract industrial textures, this album explores the sonic equivalent of sacred ruins and distant, imagined geographies.

Now officially reissued by Everland Music, this long out-of-print classic returns on vinyl with restored audio and updated packaging. The new brilliant remaster was handled by Miroslav Piškulić, a radio sound maestro renowned for his subtle approach to psychedelic electronic music. The result received praise from Paul Schütze himself — who called it the most faithful reproduction of his original vision to date.

Preview Tracklist

  • 1 Cities of the Plain
  • 2 Loss & The Hand Lense
  • 3 The Falls
  • 4 The Torture Garden
  • 5 The Fatal Muse
  • 6 Reign of Ashes
  • 7 Dead Roads
  • 8 The Pressure of The Text
  • 9 Trance Militant
  • 10 The Tears of Eros
  • 11 Cities of the Red Night