The underground music community is rallying around Charles Levi, the thunderous bass force behind My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult, Pigface, and more, with the release of the compilation “Retronomicon.” Levi, a titan in the industrial scene, can be heard on the soundtracks for CoolWorld and The Crow.
Sadly, Levi is facing some tough times: namely, vascular dementia- which has led to leg amputation, as well as daily kidney dialysis and neuropathy that affects the motor function of his fingers. A veritable who’s who of North American electronic and industrial artists, each putting their own twist on the synth-laden tracks that defined an era, have created the album Retronomicon as a sonic salute to Levi. The album is a modern reimagining of the sounds that Levi helped pioneer, all while throwing a lifeline his way.
The album is out now via Para Luna Records: every penny earned from sales and streaming will go straight to helping him navigate his health hurdles. He’s given so much to the community, it’s time lend a hand when it’s needed most.
Listeners can contribute to the cause by purchasing the album on Bandcamp, streaming it on Spotify, or donating directly to Charles Levi’s GoFundMe.
Listen to the album below, and purchase it here:
RETRONOMICON by ParaLuna Records
Tracklisting:
Apology Kink – “West End Girls” / Pet Shop Boys
LeviLevi vs. Bangalore ft Betty X – “Hit me with your Best Shot” / Pat Benatar
PreCog – “Oh Father” / Madonna
SU – “Smothered Hope” / Skinny Puppy
Microwaved – “So Alive” / Love & Rockets
Betty X – “The Chaffeur” / Duran Duran
Doors in the Labyrinth – “Dead Man’s Party” / Oingo Boingo
Giant Monsters on the Horizon – “It’s a Sin” / Pet Shop Boys
Missing in Stars – “Hold me Now” / Thompson Twins
Planetdamage – “Sunglasses at Night” / Corey Hart
Stabbed By Prongs ft. Bow Ever Down – “Heat of the Moment” / Asia
Violet Wanda – “Discipline” / King Crimson
Dogtablet – “Hollow Hills” / Bauhaus
Glitch Factor – “Strangelove” / Depeche Mode
Horrorhaus ft. Kimberly of Bow Ever Down – “Take my Breath Away” / Berlin
Renegade Sl8ve vs. Giant Monsters on the Horizon – “Desperate, but not Serious” / Adam Ant
Stoneburner – “The Crab Song” / Faith No More
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