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by Vlimmer

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  • Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    Handmade sleeve. Includes all lyrics

    Includes unlimited streaming of l via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 4 days

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  • Cassette + Digital Album

    Limited edition of 20 copies
    Handwritten "I" on cassette case

    Includes unlimited streaming of l via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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    edition of 20 

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  • Vlimmer - l (2nd Re-issue, white cassette)
    Cassette + Digital Album

    2nd re-issue of "l" on white cassette
    Includes lyrics,
    Limited to 20 copies.

    Includes unlimited streaming of l via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

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  • l (Re-issue)
    Cassette + Digital Album

    Re-issue of "l" on red cassette, limited to 10 copies.

    Includes unlimited streaming of l via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

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  • Vlimmer - EP l & EP ll (Limited Edition Christmas Sweets Box)

    Limited to 6 copies.

    Treat yourself or your beloved ones with this limited edition Vlimmer Christmas Box and pre-order now!
    It contains both EPs ("l" and "ll") in a wooden, hand-painted Christmassy-style box with adjusted artwork that Santa would have given his okay to. Also included: of course, sweets of different kinds (most certainly chocolate).
    If you wish, your name or the name of a loved person will be written on the back:
    "This box belongs to ________________"

    After the first run of the black Vlimmer box completely sold out two weeks after the release we thought this might be something to calm your Christmas nerves: a present that easily combines sweets and music.

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  • Limited Edition Box Set

    Contains both EPs "l" and "ll" in a handpainted box.
    Box will house 5 EPs in total (released in 2016).

    Box limited to 22 copies.

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  • CD bundle
    Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    Contains both CDs in handmade sleeve

    Includes unlimited streaming of l via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

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  • Cassette bundle
    Cassette + Digital Album

    Contains both EPs in cassette

    Includes unlimited streaming of l via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

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  • Limited Edition Bundle

    Contains the box and both EPs on CD and cassette

    Box limited to 22 copies.

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  • Cassette
    Cassette + Digital Album

    Includes all lyrics

    Includes unlimited streaming of l via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

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Verankerung 04:30
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Kanzer 05:26
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►DIE SEELE describes the EPs as "two impressive releases." The Greek webzine/radio says: "I really love this sound and although i can see where Alexander got his inspiration from this album is still really original in this day and age. From hypnotic shoegaze to delirious and wonderful psychedelic pop.

►Ver Sacrum writes that Vlimmer "is extremely original [...] it's literally surprising." The Italian webzine writes that "l" and "ll" are "characterized by a bleak, decadent and empathetic cold wave matrix. It's 80's in terms of the pathos expressed, yet it has been reworked with modern components such as Drone."

►Sounds From The Cvlt from Sweden sees "an impressive musical capability. […] a very lush and surprisingly emotional soundscape. […]a fantastic musical world of his own. […] Fantastic!"

►The Blog That Celebrates Itself from Brazil in a word: "Brilliant."

►Lie In The Sound says Vlimmer is "substantial horror". - The excellent German music blog postulates that there is the right environment for all kinds of music. So where should you listen to the two EPs? "If there is a place where you can fully enjoy Vlimmer, it's, without doubt, a place far from humanity - dirty, sinister. A room where the claustrophobic soul, in all its loneliness, can climb up the walls, a room where all existence seems surreal and empty."

►Raised by Gypsies throws impressive names in the ring: "Vlimmer does what [Depeche Mode and Joy Division] have tried to do but pulls it off so much better." The American cassette website explains: "You want these songs that sound depressing and lyrics that read like a suicide note, but at some point too many of these other artists became so cliche that they really just feel like cartoon versions of themselves now. [...] For me, a lot of this has been somewhat of a mockery, an imitation if you will, up until now, and Vlimmer is actually the real deal."

►prettyinnoise.de from Germany says: "A morbid atmosphere, distorted soundscapes, claustrophobia. It may not be something for anyone. [...] But if it is, you will love 'l' and 'll'" (8,5/10)

►The Sound Of Confusion from the UK writes: "Vlimmer creates a hostile environment with his music, and that makes it quite compelling, a bit like opening a door marked "Do Not Enter" just out of the sheer curiosity to break the rules. If this is your kind of thing then get ready for plenty more to come.

►Subjectivisten.nl from the Netherlands compares Vlimmer on "l" and "ll" to Slowdive, Trisomie21 and Siglo XX, says "It's tailored for the melancholic among us": "There are lots of nostalgic elements, but [Vlimmer] places it in a contemporary setting. [...] The melancholy and tormented emotions drip out of it, it's simply enjoyable. [...] The misty atmosphere which all this is shrouded in makes it all sound pretty mysterious."

►Norman Records from the UK sums up: "Really interesting dark wave." (8/10)

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released November 6, 2015

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Blackjack Illuminist Records Berlin, Germany

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Post-punk/ Coldwave/ Shoegaze/ Industrial/ Dreampop/ Synth/ Dreampunk/ Indie/ Ambient /Drone

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