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THE RITA – THE ELIZABETH, THE MARY (ABHORRENT A.D.)

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Sam McKinlay has always had a penchant to challenge the listener to persevere through each release, whether being tested by long run times, unmitigated abrasiveness or the extreme minimalism of more recent sparse crackle worship. While for some it may be an initially difficult sonic experience to engage with, it also carries the potential to blossom into a hypnotic journey once the breakthrough is reached, something akin to an aha moment being attained through prolonged contemplation. Also comparable to how wine or coffee is an acquired taste where one must gain a sophisticated palate in order to fully appreciate and enjoy the flavor. THE RITA's contemporary work also demands that type of disciplined practice and advanced development to truly be heard.

"The Elizabath, The Mary" is a great place to discover, re-discover or continue discovering the wonderful world of THE RITA...with over an hour of material previously released on low edition 7 inch and cassette formats throughout 2020, collected and compiled here together on one convenient compact disc with accompanying 8 page booklet featuring all of the artwork from the original releases.
CD in digi-pack, factory sealed.