This release was already planned in 2011 for the 20th anniversary of
"Save our Slaves". The implementation and the restoration of the
original source material took a lot of time, especially the sound-files
of the 1990 pre-release concert which are completed for this set for the
1st time. Genocide Organ had to dig deep into long-forgotten parts of
the archive, to reconstruct as many as possible of the original
photo-materials, reconstruct, extend and re-view them.
The work on the new album "The Obituary of the Americas" delayed the
completion as well, but then also accelerated it, as both publications
were cut across thematically. Now it is done!
A further stone fits into the wall of the bands historical back
catalogue.
LP version:
Limited numbered edition 500. The deluxe linenpaper covered
Hard-Slipcase is foilblocked and debossed. The record sleeves and the
additional artwork sleeves are all debossed and spot-varnished in the
typical Genocide Organ artwork finish you know from : Obituary of the
Americas: album. The artwork sleeve is filled up with extensive large
24p booklet, numbered certificate, inlay for the Live LP and embroidered
patch.
CD version:
Limited first edition comes as deluxe linenpaper covered, foilblocked
and debossed Hard-Slipcase, incl. Coverpak with double CD and extensive
large 24p booklet.
Only this first edition comes as special Hard-Slipcase Set with
the additional Live CD.
Musical contend on both formats:
The complete material of "Save our Slaves" originally released in 1991.
"The Lever Sunlicht Shooting", reflecting the complete performance of
Genocide Organ Live 15.12.1990 in Mannheim in front of an invited
audience.
Compilation Tracks from:
Perpetual State of Oracular Dream LP 1991
Natural Order 2LP 1997
Sound of Hate Vol.7 MC 1992
Exploration One CD 1995
Trans-Action MC 1992
+ both tracks from:
Klan Kountry 7" 1998
all material from original source material re-mastered by Jerome Nougaillon and Genocide Organ.
:CONTEXT:
Released on Tesco Organisation in 1991, Save Our Slaves arrived as the
second album for Genocide Organ, following the debut Leichenlinie
released 2 years prior. Although the impact of Leichenlinie is
undeniable in establishing the group within the noise industrial / power
electronics scene, upon reflection Save Our Slaves is the release that
cemented Genocide Organ’s cult underground status. This cult status has
been generated via their musical approach, coupled with lavish handmade
packaging and the presentation of strong, potentially controversial
thematic material in an impartial and ambiguous manner; which
incidentally some have interpreted as being ‘politically incorrect’.
Save Our Slaves stands out as the landmark release that definitively
executed each hallmark element of sound, visuals and thematic content
with flawless accuracy.
:THEME:
Conceptually, Save Our Slaves is an album renowned for its direct
engagement with many taboo aspects of America’s history. Consequently,
without shying away from the darkest aspects of America’s past, Save Our
Slaves is concerned with: slavery, racist movements such as the Ku Klux
Klan, radical right wing political advocacy group The John Birch
Society, and the struggles for suppression, dominance and/or liberty on
both sides of the civil rights movement. There are seemingly implied
references to Dr Martin Luther King (the vinyl side dubbed Birmingham
perhaps referring to Birmingham, Alabama and the 1950-60’s civil rights
movement), whilst the track Violent Coordinating Committee appears to be
inspired by the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee - an
important ‘direct action’ organization of the 1960’s civil rights
movement. Save Our Slaves also contains more direct references to other
civil rights figures including James Meredith - the first
African-American student admitted to the segregated University of
Mississippi (a flashpoint of the civil rights movement); and Sarah
Patton Boyle - Virginia's most prominent white civil rights activists
during the 1950-60s.
Yet to expand the thematic content further, the album also makes
reference to American Imperialism of the 1950’s to 1970‘s, which
included covert CIA operations in the Middle East, Africa, South
America, and Indochina / South East Asia. Specifically, such operations
involved the facilitation of military instigated coups and provision of
financial and military support to various dictators in the ideological
fight for capitalism against communism and socialism.
Accordingly, within the broadly coveted discography of Genocide Organ,
Save Our Slaves stands out as one of their pinnacle releases by fact of
it being one the of most sought after. The album’s revered status is
also demonstrative of the manner in which Genocide Organ combine music,
theme and artwork to transcend the creation of albums designed merely to
be ‘enjoyed’. Save Our Slaves functions as a politically charged,
controversial declaration and socio-political manifesto that analyses
American society, the roots of America’s history and culture and its
role in shaping the modern world. As exemplified by its sound, visuals
and thematic content Save Our Slaves stands as a strong and clear
testament to the initial rise and early establishment of Genocide
Organ’s cult status.
Richard Stevenson: editor of Spectrum Magazine (1998-2001) / current editor of noise receptor journal (print ‘zine & blog).
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