Slight Return

The Roland Stoves (aka The Interzone amongst other monikers) were pioneers in the techno, electronica and ambient scenes from the early 90's. Many recordings were made during the period '91 - '96, and at least three albums, several eps and a full length promo video were completed, but nothing received a general release. 

In the end only a few demos ever made it out of their Moonbase Alpha studio, mainly handed personally to contemporary artists like Aphex Twin, Orbital, The Shamen, The Orb, Drum Club, Eat Static, Coldcut etc. and a multitude of techno DJs. 

It seems that the diversity of styles that were being output made for an unlikely fit with the various labels of the time. A possible release on Aphex's Rephlex imprint was not mutually agreed, Mighty Force (who first issued Aphex Twin's Didgeridoo) couldn't take it all on board, Planet Dog appeared unreachable and discussions with Rob at Warp were unfortunately cut short.. Even an introduction to Novamute from Richie Hawtin led nowhere leaving The Stoves languishing in the wilderness.

The tracks featured here are from a selection of remasters in an ongoing project to resurrect The Roland Stoves from obscurity...

'High audio cuisine specially blended by machine'

Slight Return

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