Floating PointsCascade

Label:

Ninja Tune – ZEN303

Format:

2 x Vinyl , LP, Album, Limited Edition , Universal Sparkle, Gatefold

Country:

Worldwide

Released:

Genre:

Pop

Style:

Ambient

Tracklist

A1 Vocoder [Club Mix]
Synthesizer [Nord Modular G2, Roland TR-8S, Solina String Ensemble]Sam Shepherd
A2 Key103
Synthesizer [Yamaha CS70, Rhodes Chroma, Therevox ET 4.3, Yamaha PS-20]Sam Shepherd
B1 Birth4000
Synthesizer [Buchla 200e, Therevox ET 4.3]Sam Shepherd
B2 Del Oro
Synthesizer [Sonic Charge Synplant, Yamaha CS-80]Sam Shepherd
C1 Fast Forward
DrumsDan Snaith
Synthesizer [ARP 2600, Sequential Circuits Pro One], VoiceSam Shepherd
C2 Ocotillo
HarpMiriam Adefris
Synthesizer [PPG Wave 2.2], Voice, Clavichord [John Rawson, Synplant], Drum Machine [Soma Pulsar, Roland TR-808], Synthesizer [Modosc-ID700], Effects [Destiny+ Entanglement Spaces]Sam Shepherd
D1 Afflecks Palace
DrumsStella Mozgawa
Synthesizer [Rhodes Chroma, Eventide H949], Clavichord [John Rawson], Synthesizer [Sequential Pro One]Sam Shepherd
VoiceHannah Ekholm
D2 Tilt Shift / Ablaze
Synthesizer [Rhodes Chroma], Drum Machine [Soma Pulsar], Voice, Synthesizer [Therevox ET 4.3], Software Instrument [ [Destiny+ Programma 900], Clavichord [John Rawson], Synthesizer [Korg MS20]Sam Shepherd
VoiceHikaru Utada*

Companies, etc.

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Pluto (4)
  • Copyright ©Pluto (4)
  • Licensed ToNinja Tune
  • Recorded AtEMS4
  • Recorded AtSunfair Studios
  • Recorded AtDifferent Fur Studios
  • Recorded AtRancho De La Luna
  • Published ByBMG Publishing
  • Mastered AtMetropolis Studios
  • Lacquer Cut AtMetropolis Mastering
  • Pressed ByOptimal Media GmbH – BO18808
  • Pressed ByOptimal Media GmbH – BO20004

Credits

  • ArtworkAkiko Nakayama
  • DesignMatthew Cooper (2)
  • Lacquer Cut ByMatt*
  • Mastered ByMatt Colton
  • Written-By, Arranged By, Recorded BySam Shepherd

Notes

Includes landscape exclusive artwork print by Akiko Nakayama.

Cat # ZEN303N on hype sticker; ZEN303 on spine.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Text, on sticker): 5054429197396
  • Label Code: LC12885
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, hand-etched): ZEN303 A1 =MATT@METROPOLIS= BO18808-01 A1
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, hand-etched): ZEN303 B1 BO18808-01 B1
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side C, hand-etched): ZEN303 C1 =MATT@METROPOLIS= BO18808-02 C1
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side D, hand-etched): ZEN303 D2 =MATT@METROPOLIS= BO20004-02 D1

Other Versions (5 of 9)

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
New Submission
Cascade (2×LP, Album) Optimal Media GmbH ZEN303, BO18808, BO20004 Worldwide 2024
New Submission
Cascade (CD, Album) Ninja Tune ZEN303CD, ZENCD303 UK 2024
New Submission
Cascade (2×LP, Album, Limited Edition, Universal Sparkle, Gatefold) Beat Records ZEN303NBR Japan 2024
New Submission
Cascade (CD, Album) Beat Records BRC772 Japan 2024
New Submission
Cascade (2×LP, Album, Limited Edition, Universal Sparkle, TTL Exclusive Print) Ninja Tune ZEN303N, ZEN303 Worldwide 2024

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Reviews

  • no_handed1's avatar
    no_handed1
    Amazing album and pressing. Zero issues with the sparked vinyl and it looks great. Amazing job.
    • SyntheticDreams's avatar
      SyntheticDreams
      wow wow. wow. This pressing sounds incredible. It was like a completely different album. Bass is BOOMING. Key103 knocked my socks off. Crystal clear and super quiet (super surprised due to the glitter treatment). I was personally very into the glitter - I like how its a little subtle until the light hits it. Comes in poly liner paper sleeves too!!!

      Glossy prints of the cover, gatefold, and art prints is such a nice touch. Barring the "/delxue" and extremely expensive treatments of some releases... (that are actually rarely worth it) this is as good as it gets. My oh my this thing shoulda taken me out to dinner first.
      • MichaelDWatkins's avatar
        Closer to a 4.5 than a 4 to be honest. My only gripe is the finish of the 'Universal Sparkle' effect which I was expecting more from. The vinyl itself sounds terrific.
        • zdjuna's avatar
          zdjuna
          this release as a whole is a 10 out of 10
          eats the lossless digital version and leaves no crumbs
          never has electronic music felt so organic
          • vuhlooria's avatar
            vuhlooria
            Edited 3 months ago
            Pressed ultra hot as a top-to-bottom club rager, this sounds fucking AWESOME. Floating Points is just one of those artists every electronic fan should be hearing right now. One of the albums of the year. Maybe the best vinyl in my collection. Thank you.
            • steviecossar's avatar
              steviecossar
              Echoing previous reviews, but also noticing the printed inside gatefold pockets.
              Ridiculously great presentation of audio and artwork. Excellent print and finish. Discs are flat, surfaces silent and inner sleeves are unscuffy poly lined black paper.
              Really impressive pressing considering the sub depth and how hot it's cut. Still manages to hit a huge depth of field and kills the lossless digital.

              Get it.
              Just a tremendous thing to behold.
              • WayTrane's avatar
                WayTrane
                This actually a variant I’ve never seen done before so it’s very refreshing. It’s beautiful package and my discs sound perfect.
                • internub's avatar
                  internub
                  One of the quietest, best sounding records in my collection. Sounds great, looks great, packaging is highly quality. Good purchase.
                  • achtungcmd's avatar
                    achtungcmd
                    Surprisingly sounds really good with the glitter, and looks absolutely STUNNING. Beautiful beautiful packaging !!!!
                    • frozentransit's avatar
                      frozentransit
                      Wonderful sounding pressing, but a little disappointed that this was marketed as a limited release when it isn’t.

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