David Sylvian Manafon Vinyl LP

David Sylvian’s Manafon is a quiet yet forceful exploration of improvisational soundscapes. Originally released in 2009 on Samadhisound, this 2022 Universal Music double LP reissue presents Sylvian’s collaboration with leading figures in experimental and improvisational music. The album unfolds as an esoteric journey, blending spoken-word delivery with sparse instrumentation, creating an unsettling yet unforgettable atmosphere.

Track Listing

1. Small Metal Gods
2. The Rabbit Skinner
3. Random Acts of Senseless Violence
4. The Greatest Living Englishman
5. 125 Spheres
6. Snow White in Appalachia
7. Emily Dickinson
8. The Department of Dead Letters
9. Manafon

Features

• 2 × 12" vinyl LP set
• Barcode: 602438768769
• Label codes: Samadhisound / Universal Music
• Catalogue number: 3876876
• Matrix/runout: MPO pressings (Kr SST mastering)
• Gatefold sleeve with artwork and liner notes
• Includes collaborations with improvisational musicians such as Evan Parker, Keith Rowe, and John Tilbury

Information

• Artist: David Sylvian
• Title: Manafon
• Label: Samadhisound / Universal Music
• Catalog Number: 3876876
• Format: 2 × Vinyl LP, Album, Reissue, Gatefold
• Released: 2022
• Original Release Year: 2009
• Genre: Pop, Alternative, Rock
• Style: Experimental, Avant-Garde