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01. "Get a Wriggle On"
02. "Self Repair Protocol"
03. "Wanderlust"
04. "Tardigrade"
05. "Dna"
06. "Altered State"
07. "Ra"
08. "First Encounter"
09. "Alpha Test 4"
10. "Asteroid"
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 | | Description: | Intergalactic prog-ravers HENGE launch ??Alpha Test 4??. The album, the band??s third, is a collection of indescribable sounds garnered from far off worlds. Side A contains six blistering, energetic tracks designed to stimulate and educate - each one taking the listener on a brief, adventurous musical encounter beyond their wildest imagination. It features the single ??Get A Wriggle On?, a joyous electro/prog banger calling for immediate action to tackle the climate crisis looming over Earth, along with a glitchy vignette about malfunctioning robots called ??Self Repair Protocol?. Side A also contains squelching paeans for the virtue of discovery, both in the galaxy (??Wanderlust?) and the mind (??Altered State?), as well as a trippy tribute to one of the most resilient creatures known to humans, ??Tardigrades?. The mind-expanding Side B, meanwhile, sees HENGE collate a batch of cosmic, melody-melting epics. Listeners will be taken on a psychedelic journey through the arpeggiated radiations of ??Ra? to the Space Rock salute of Asteroid, arriving at the love letter to Earth that is ??First Encounter?. HENGE have been delighting audiences across the UK and Europe since they landed on Earth seven years ago. Their music - known as ??Cosmic Dross" - escapes definition but occupies a space between rave and prog rock that nobody knew existed - going ??where no band has gone before??. Ultimately, HENGE spread a message of hope that leaves audiences feeling amused and uplifted in equal measure. Their unique debut album ??Attention Earth!? was released in 2018, followed by 2020??s ??ExoKosm??, which earned media support from the likes of BBC6 Music, PROG Magazine, Louder Than War and Buzz Magazine. With a reputation for scintillating live performances, HENGE have won over audiences across the globe at festivals such as Glastonbury, Boomtown, Bluedot, Shambala, Beatherder, Fusion (DE), Down The Rabbit Hole (NL), Jungle Love (AU) and more - receiving the award for ??Best Live Act?? at the Independent Festival Awards in the process."...a multicoloured, multi rhythmic, multiplied, multi-storey mass of total genius" - John Robb ??HENGE have reinvented space rock for the 21st century? - Louder Than War - 5* ??brilliant, eccentric? - Buzz Magazine - 4/5 "Brutally invigorating and disorientingly absurd" - Stewart Lee (IDLER) "Combining tremendous abandon and energy, with unflinching commitment to their story and purpose, HENGE are a band who are actually doing their own thing" - Michal Stanford (Pink Wafer) - "Alpha Test 4" is a long-playing vinyl (LP) by Henge, presenting the band's distinctive blend of cosmic, psychedelic and genre-bending sounds. Across its grooves, the record explores expansive sonic landscapes, pairing driving rhythms with otherworldly textures and a playful, sci-fi-infused aesthetic. The album is designed as a journey: tracks flow into one another with a narrative feel, inviting listeners to immerse themselves in an imaginative, interstellar soundscape that works equally well for focused listening with headphones or as the centerpiece of a living-room sound system. As an LP, "Alpha Test 4" emphasizes warm, dynamic audio and a tactile listening ritual, appealing to collectors and fans of adventurous contemporary psych and alternative music.
Henge are known for their vivid, space-themed universe and energetic, theatrical performances. The band has built a reputation on the live circuit for turning shows into immersive, celebratory experiences, combining elaborate costumes, visual elements and a humorous, storytelling approach rooted in speculative science fiction. Through previous releases and extensive touring, they have cultivated a dedicated fan base and earned attention on the independent music scene for their ability to fuse psychedelic rock foundations with electronic flourishes, quirky melodies and sing-along hooks.
The LP is released by Cosmic Dross / SLM / Cargo, a constellation of labels and partners that specializes in bringing distinctive, left-of-center music to vinyl and to a wider audience. Cosmic Dross operates as a creative platform for Henge's output and related projects, with a focus on strong visual identities, collectable physical formats and artist-driven releases. In collaboration with distribution partner Cargo and the associated imprint SLM, the label ensures that records like "Alpha Test 4" reach independent shops and vinyl aficionados who seek unique, characterful music beyond the mainstream. Together, these partners prioritize high-quality pressings and carefully curated catalogues, making this LP an appealing addition for fans of Henge and for collectors of contemporary psychedelic and alternative releases. | | | Manufacturer No.: |
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