(from the 23dB Records Blog)
Lost Signal Debut to be Re-released Digitally on 23db Records
In 2001, Philadelphia's Lost Signal burst into the scene with the critically acclaimed debut "Catharsis". Packed with memorable hooks and deeply emotional lyrics, critics and fans alike praised the one man act and "Catharsis" became a cult hit among lovers of melodic electronics. As those familiar with the band's history are aware, sole band member Charles Rehill then took a nearly 5 year hiatus before entering the studio again. The resulting album, "Eviscerate", was released on Tom Shear's 23db label where it quickly became the label's best-selling release to date and saw the band surpass the notoriety it had already built up 5 years earlier. As people started rediscovering Lost Signal, demand for the long out-of-print debut album rose and many fans found themselves frustrated with the difficulty of locating a copy.
Soon, the demand became too great to ignore, and after multiple conversations between Shear and Rehill, it was decided a re-release of the debut album was in order. Not content to simply reissue the original album as is, Shear took the original recordings and mixed them again from the ground up, giving the tracks a more moden sound using current techniques and equipment. The end result is a refreshing revision of "Catharsis" complete with new artwork by photographer Michelle Black, and mastering by John Sellekaers. An absolute must for any fan of Lost Signal, new or old!
Look for this special digital-only release soon on iTunes U.S., iTunes Australia/New Zealand, iTunes Canada, iTunes UK/European Union, Rhapsody, Napster, eMusic, Groupie Tunes, Amazon MP3, and Lala! An exact release date isn't possible for us to give presently given how our digital distribution works, but expect it to be available around the end of May. People in the Philadelphia area can catch Lost Signal live at Dracula's Ball @ Shampoo Nightclub on May 24th, 2008. The club is located at 7th and Willow in Philadelphia and is an all ages event. Tickets are $15 and are available through Ticketmaster, IsoTank and Digital Ferret CDs (215-925-9259)
