Altar of Flies
A Lifetime (2CD)
Format2CDLabelSatatuhattaGenreExperimental
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Satatuhatta is thrilled to present A Lifetime, the latest double album from Altar Of Flies, the acclaimed project of Swedish sound artist Mattias Gustafsson. With a nearly two-decade career dedicated to noise and experimental music, Gustafsson has firmly established himself as one of the most compelling voices in the genre. His work, marked by a rare ability to blend intricate sonic textures with visceral atmospheres, has continually challenged and captivated listeners around the world.
On A Lifetime, Gustafsson once again demonstrates his unparalleled craft. The album resonates with a depth and maturity that reflects his long artistic journey, yet offers something entirely new — a stunning evolution in sound that invites listeners to immerse themselves in an expansive and evocative auditory landscape. This powerful new work is not just another milestone in the Altar Of Flies catalogue, but a defining moment that reaffirms Gustafsson’s place at the forefront of experimental music.
Release notes
Everything composed and recorded in 2024-2025. "WHITE U/Witness" commisoned for an art installation of the same name for the exhibition "Slavought" at Hannige Konsthall 6-Panel, double disc, digipak.
| CD 1 | |||
| 1-1 | A Lifetime. Life. Time. | 38:24 | |
| CD 2 | |||
| 2-1 | To Whom It May Concern | 2:47 | |
| 2-2 | "The Last Capitalist We Hang Shall Be The One That Sold Us The Rope" | 6:05 | |
| 2-3 | "WHITE U/Witness" | 9:23 | |
| 2-4 | "Sadness Is What Holds Our Bones In Place" (For Miriam Toews) | 6:36 | |
| 2-5 | "We're All Building Walls. They Should Be Bridges" (For Mickey Newbury) | 6:26 | |
| 2-6 | Pà väg | 3:11 | |
| 2-7 | The Fish Ponds | 9:10 | |
- Mattias Gustafsson
- Artwork, Composed By, Recorded By
- Pentti Dassum
- Mastered By
