Cargo Records - Katalog

Alog is a Norwegian duo founded by Dag-Are Haugan and Espen Sommer Eide (who also record under the name Phonophani). They have already released four wonderful albums of electronic music, three of them on Norway's famed Rune Grammofon. 'Islands Of Memory' is their fabled lost six-track EP which was recorded during the summer of 1999 in Malmo, Sweden. Originally scheduled for release around the time of the 'Duck-Rabbit' CD for Rune Grammofon, due to pressing problems it never saw the light of day, and was left simmering in a vinyl cauldron somewhere in Switzerland. Fortunately, Creaked got the master tape back in 2006 and 'Islands Of Memory' finally emerged, and is now available in full international distribution for the first time. Alog bring a breath of fresh air to the electronic music scene, with their unique blend of modern, melodic and minimal electronica merged with warm instruments and organic sounds. A plethora of minuscule details are carfully arranged so as to inflict the strongest emotional and intellectual impact upon the listener. Alog promises to always strive for the unexpected and surprising, with an unsettling and unnerving quality of sound that escapes any final categorisation. 'Islands Of Memory' is definitely a must have for every curious fan of contemporary electronic music.