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Recoil is the project of Alan Wilder, formerly of Depeche Mode. Alan is a classically-trained musician and renowned contemporary music producer. 
 
 
 
 

Recoil was born in 1986 as a two-track experimental EP. An album, 'Hydrology', soon followed in 1988 and both were eventually re-issued by Mute Records on CD as 'Hydrology plus 1+2'. These early Recoil recordings revealed Wilder's position as a pioneer in the newly emerging world of sampling technology.

Soon after recording the most successful Depeche Mode album to date - 'Violator' - he returned to the Recoil project for his next album, 'Bloodline', in 1991. Guest vocalists were recruited for the first time with contributions from Douglas McCarthy,Toni Halliday and Moby, helping to produce an album that demonstrated his ability to concoct slow-burning soundscapes drenched in drowsy paranoia. 'Bloodline' also marked the first Recoil single, a cover of Alex Harvey's song 'Faith Healer', as well as the innovative 'Electro Blues For Bukka White'.  
 

Between 1992-93 Wilder resumed his Depeche duties as the band recorded the album 'Songs Of Faith And Devotion' . Released to universal acclaim, it topped the charts in the UK, USA, Germany and a host of other countries. Although the group had reached the pinnacle of success, in June 1995, having spent 14 years as an integral part of one of the most popular and influential bands the UK has ever produced, Alan Wilder made the difficult but inevitable decision to leave Depeche Mode.

RECOIL 'subHuman' 2007/Mute Records 

After a 6 year break from recording, musician/producer Alan Wilder returns with Recoil's 5th studio album. Entitled 'subHuman', it has now been released worldwide.

'subHuman' is available on CD and limited edition gatefold vinyl. A special collector's DVD package has also been issued which includes an enhanced stereo CD, a 5.1 Surround Sound version and an exclusive ambient re-working of the entire album. The DVD also includes all the Recoil videos to date. 

To order at Mute Bank, click on images:
 
 

subHuman CD	subHuman CD/DVD
Prey	Prey / Allelujah

For more Videos visit the official Recoil Video Channel:

www.youtube.com/recoilofficial

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Recoil
P.O.Box 371
HORSHAM
West Sussex
RH13 0YY
U.K.

Alan Wilder values your support and is happy to deal with your requests where possible. However, he receives a large volume of mail so it may take some time for him to reply. Please be patient. 

Letters should be written in English and include your full postal address if you want a reply. Alan regrets that he is unable to enter into private correspondance outside of basic requests. Any demos should be in CD format. Please do not send records or discs to be autographed - only sleeves and booklets will be accepted and returned to you.

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