THE DEBUT ALBUM from Antisect is being reissued next month by Rise Above Records.
In Darkness, There Is No Choice was recorded at Southern Studios in September 1983 and originally released on Flux of Pink Indians’ Spiderleg Records in January 1984.
On 13 September 2024, Rise Above Records are releasing 100 copies in clear vinyl (available exclusively from their site); and a further 1000 copies in black vinyl (through general distribution). A limited edition CD version is also planned.
Both vinyl versions are presented in a reproduction of the original foldout poster sleeve, and include an eight-page booklet “containing many previously unseen photos”.
Pre-orders are being accepted on the Rise Above Records site.
The word ‘legendary’ is bandied around far too lazily and conveniently these days. But, in the case of Antisect: legendary is precisely what they are!
As a band/collective, they sit right up there with other great names from the raging era of early 80s true ‘anti-establishment’ punk rock such as Discharge, Flux Of Pink Indians, Subhumans, Rudimentary Peni and even Crass, in terms of the impact they have had over the years.
This, their debut album was released forty years ago in the paranoid year that was 1984. It is, without doubt, a classic combination of autonomous philosophy and hardcore thrash.
But there is more to the album than just that. Aside the obvious musical influence of Discharge, Motörhead, Black Sabbath, Venom etc, there was a creative and atmospheric musical backdrop behind the recording that set them apart from everyone else at the time.
It was a very ambitious concept, which successfully pieced together the balance hope and despair within the realm of sound and projection.
In Darkness, There Is No Choice, is finally reissued as a fully authorised edition for the first time since its original release. US release date for physical copies is October 4th. UK/rest of world release date is September 13th. Worldwide digital release date is also September 13th. Pre-order your copies now.
Vinyl is a 100% analogue pressing, re-cut directly from the original master tapes by Noel Summerville, with no digital interference.
All vinyl editions come with huge foldout poster sleeve, as per the original edition, scanned from the original artwork. Also includes an 8-page booklet.
First edition CD comes in slipcase, with booklet containing many previously unseen photos.
— Rise Above Records
Antisect. 2004. In Darkness, There Is No Choice. Rise Above Records. https://riseaboverecords.com/product/in-darkness-there-is-no-choice/. Released 13 September 2024.
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