Tim Hecker – Ravedeath, 1972

If being beamed up to heaven has a soundtrack, it’s hatred of music I

Tim's magnum opus IMO. Such a mind blowing work of art.

a reissue of this album along with 'harmony in ultraviolet' can currently be found on Tim's bandcamp: https://timhecker.bandcamp.com/merch

Got a repress of this! Funny enough in the same month I had made the comment below on hoping there would be a repress! In The Fog is still separated but I’m extremely happy to finally have this masterpiece on vinyl!

Crossing my fingers for a repress of this sometime soon! Hopefully with In The Fog all on the same side!

I think this is really the best album by Tim, distorted organs, analog rugs, a fantastic trip well assembled

Tim Hecker has been on heavy rotation on author’s playlist. The music can be defined concisely as beautiful rendition of rough soundscapes which subsit in the milieu of drone, horns, piano and noise elements. Heavy drones are implemented wherever, the artist felt it necessary, the music gives the listener a calm feeling in the midst of this wonderful chaos of soundscapes. Rave Death is no exception to above detailed summary of Hecker’s music adventure.

Ravedeath, 1972 has two series based tracks i.e. In the fog and Hatred of music. With Hatred of music, we dwell into the most haunting side of this album. There are quite moments in this album too with less noise. But for the most part, it’s the noise textured music that steals the show. This album's a heavy and huge and it consolidates its other two counterparts – Harmony in ultraviolet and An Imaginary country

Lots of interesting reviews here. I'd just like to add that as a fan of atmospheric / ambient / arty! music I found this album to be a most refreshing and interesting listen. I was expecting some droney, clicky, sample-heavy sound 'drapes' with a confetti of overused digital editing. What I got was a slowly evolving aural feast somewhat akin to early Popol Vuh ('Garden Of Pharaohs' organ) meets Mogwai ('Zidane..' heavy guitar) so if you like that kind of (no) groove, this could be just for you. The title is silly though...

Tim Hecker's music speaks for itself. It might be not easy for the ordinary listener to get into the heavy ambient drone sounds of this Canadian composing wizard, but if you are willing to give him a chance, you will experience soundscapes that will challenge your imagination like no other artist will. Distorted, dark, intense, haunting, soul crushingly beautiful, there is so much emotion, detail and drama hidden beneath the soundscapes of this album, it will feed your soul like...a never-ending poem full of hope, heartbreak and nostalgia. Probably best listened to on a clear cold night when you can look out your window and see the stars.

..... for me is the BEST album of Tim Hecker....MASTERPIECE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!