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Light in the Attic Records proudly presents Even the Forest Hums Ukrainian Sonic Archives 1971-1996-the first comprehensive collection of Ukrainian music recorded prior to, and immediately following, the USSR's collapse. From subtly dissenting Soviet-era singles to DIY recordings from Kyiv's vibrant underground scene, the compilation chronicles the development of Ukraine's rich musical landscape through rare folk, rock, jazz, and electronic recordings.InchThis record is a labor of love and a long time coming,Inch says tag owner Matt Sullivan. Over the course of the last five years, Sullivan, alongside producers David Mas (InchDBGOInch), Mark InchFrostyInch McNeill, and Ukrainian tag Shukai Records worked tirelessly to compile a carefully curated, chronological playlist. But behind the scenes, ongoing war & politics would shape the evolution of the tracklist, which originally featured both Ukrainian and Russian artists. InchWe found ourselves in the midst of a larger political issue; what began as a broader overview of a sonically underrepresented region suddenly became quite the controversial project,Inch Sullivan continues, Inchso we decided to pivot and focus only on Ukrainian music. There were times when it felt impossible to bring this project to fruition, so to be sharing it with the world today is truly humbling and long overdue.InchGuiding listeners through the physical editions of the album are insightful liner notes and track-by-track details by Vitalii InchBardInch Bardetskyi-a Kyiv-based filmmaker, DJ, and writer. The 2xLP is housed in a beautiful gatefold package showcasing Ukrainian artist Maria Prymachenko's beloved and iconic folk paintings. The vinyl edition features a 20-page booklet with artist photos & liner notes in both English and Ukrainian, pressed on Clear Blue Sky & Sunflower Yellow wax; the CD edition features bonus content housed in a delux
