
Released as a combined entity in 1992, these two titles from Cranioclast were originally released in 1988 ( Lost In Karak lp CoC 03) and 1987 ( Somnii Palus track on Cris Con Tala ADN TAPES 23) respectively. In some spots reminiscent of the music of Hybryds, it differs in that it doesn't concentrate on the ritual. Magic and numerology is definitely of interest to Cranioclast - they seem to follow the path of many by including the numbers 11 and 23 wherever they can (I'm sure they would rather I spelled 'magic' with a 'k' at the end, but that's a whole other kettle of fish). The music varies from psychedelic-tinted space music to ambient excursions and treated bird calls. Highlights are the tracks "A Link At Orsk" and "Lost In Karak". "Orsk" features a slowly tumbling rhythm over top of deep, synthetic choruses and the aforementioned bird calls. Muted voices are added in for intrigue. "Karak" gives the feeling of trains passing by in the still of the night. Very haunting. Very nice packaging on this one, it comes in an oversized cardboard box with many inserts of the unique art aesthetic of Cranioclast exhibited on quality paper stock. Lost In Karak / Somnii Palus was released on cd by Flabbergast (FG 06) in 1992. This is the first edition in the cardboard box with the inserts.

Tracks:
Lost In Karak
1. Rail To Kansk
2. A Link At Orsk
3. Lo Rakka's Tin
4. Lost In Karak
Somnii Palus
5. Somnii Palus
6. The Digital Side Of The Moon
Lost In Karak + Inserts
Somnii Palus
enjoy.




