{"product_id":"2673079","title":"Der Prager Handgriff - Arglistige Tauschung [VINYL]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssur Anshar Records\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eRune Serpent Europa\u003c\/strong\u003e are pleased to announce the first vinyl reissue of the first album by Germans \u003cstrong\u003eDer Prager Handgriff - \"Arglistige Tauschung\"\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDouble colored vinyl + Insert, remastered, with 3 bonus tracks (300 copies numbered in transparent red and transparent turquoise), a record of rough industrial electronics, with bare and essential arrangements and pressing beats, among the pioneers and inventors of Old School Ebm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eArglistige Tauschung\u003c\/strong\u003e\" by \u003cstrong\u003eDer Prager Handgriff\u003c\/strong\u003e is an incredibly ambitious album that perfectly blends eerie atmospheres, intricate sound design and disturbing and frightening melodies. The German industrial group, known for their robust approach to music, concretized their efforts in this debut album back in 1993 after a few tapes, which proved to be a real commercial success for the record label with its sonic innovations and its post-DAF or Nitzer Ebb power and an underlying rawness that will remain the band's trademark over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA record that is both thought-provoking and captivating, from the first track \"\u003cstrong\u003eTibet\u003c\/strong\u003e\", Arglistige Tauschung (translated as \"deceptive deception\"), the listener is immersed in a world of dissonance and dark beauty. It is a mood setter, preparing you for the psychological journey that awaits, without ever letting up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe use of synthesizers is particularly masterful, with cold, metallic tones underpinned by warm, organic bass lines that give the album a sense of isolation and intimacy. One of the most notable features is the vocal delivery, which oscillates between haunting chants and a low bass voice. There is a sense of controlled chaos throughout the record, where sounds often seem on the verge of disintegration, but always held together by a singular and intense vision. It is dark, thought-provoking and bold, an album that will continue to reveal more with every listen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn short, \u003cstrong\u003e\"Arglistige Tauschung\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is a triumph. \u003cstrong\u003eDer Prager Handgriff\u003c\/strong\u003e have created something absolutely unique: a compelling and multifaceted sonic experience that showcases their immense creativity and bold approach to music. This is a record that demands attention, patience, and a willingness to embrace the uncomfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54419340001665,"sku":"2673079","price":36.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/0617669420843.jpg?v=1750535671","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/2673079","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}