includes insert cut from Arab newspapers with the Muslimgauze text cutout (every cover is therefore different)
numbered limited edition of 925 (it was to be 1000 but 75 were destroyed at the pressing plant while they were being put together)
approximately 600-650 of these include paper currency from an Arab/Muslim country (not necessarily the first 600-650)
part of the Muslimgauze subscription series
“Following hot on the heels of \"Box Of Silk And Dogs\", another new issue in the Muslimgauze limited series. One CD with a return to the more harsh, up tempo work dating back to \"Izlamaphobia\" and \"Deceiver\".
People have asked us whether this and other new work, were just out takes lying around. Everything Bryn Jones sent to his labels was ready for release in his opinion, otherwise he didn't send it.
Package wise \"Azad\" is something special again. Black jewel case with transparent lid and tray (it looks so simple, but is not an industry standard!) with all the information silk screened on it, like Muslimgauze's Remixs Vol. 3. The print work is unique with every CD and is recycled Arab newspapers with the name Muslimgauze in laser cut. Last but not least with every CD there is original, and real, paper money from Arab countries.”
(Staalplaat)
“Yes. Two Muslimgauze reviews in one month. If you are unfamiliar with the work of Bryn Jones, aka Muslimgauze, or new to it, you will soon find that the body of work he left behind in his short life, was staggering. Had he lived past January of last year, I assure you I would not have just two Muslimgauze pieces to review, I would likely have about seven. A slight exaggeration, but not by much.
\"Azad\" begins softly, with brain-tickling beats, deep bass grooves, bird songs, and various electrical noisefunk variations- the culmination of which is the masterful blend of sights, smells, sounds, and emotions we've come to call Muslimgauze. This album is more playful and adventurous feeling than some of the others- the dervish is not whirling quite so desperately.
Where some Muslimgauze albums feel to me like being strapped to the back of a jet-propelled camel, racing through a sandstorm across a long lonely desert floor, \"Azad,\" is more like being on the camel by choice, and just loping through the oasis. This one doesn't peel the skin of your face back. (Not that such an effect is ever a bad thing!)
If you've never heard Muslimgauze before, and these reviews have made you curious, this album wouldn't be a bad place to start. It's accessible to those not quite acclimated to more intense noise music, and it's complex enough to be interesting and invigorating even to the most jaded audio-psychonaut. If you do choose to purchase this piece, no, nothing is wrong with your stereo. It really does cut out and flutter like that. It really does make all those strange stops and starts amidst the funk and the clatter and the chatter and the joy.
Don't adjust your monitors, it's only the spirit of Muslimgauze, saying, \"Wake up, wake up, wake up...\" (And by the way. \"Azad\" means \"free.”)”
(StarVox )
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