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.
Free from group commitments, in 1996,
he began work in his own studio, 'The Thin Line', gradually piecing
together the unnerving scores that would eventually reveal Recoil's next
album 'Unsound Methods'.
Featuring Maggie Estep,
Siobhan
Lynch, the reappearance of Douglas McCarthy, and
Hildia Cambell,
the album's more organic style incorporated every imaginable musical genre
from Trip-Hop to Gospel whilst dealing with the subject of obsession in
all its manifestations.
In 2000, Recoil gave us 'Liquid' which
this time utilised the unique qualities of internationally acclaimed singer
Diamanda
Galás, 1940's Gospel crooners The Golden Gate Jubilee Quartet,
and New York spoken-word performers Nicole Blackman & Samantha
Coerbell.
The worldwide music press received the 'Liquid' album with
a host of glowing reviews and Wilder was awarded the cv Charles Cros
Grand Prix 2000.
NEW RECOIL ALBUM DETAILS
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.
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RECOIL CONTACT ADDRESS
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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