Spread over six deluxe sides, Transmission is the sixth LP from Richard Fearless as Death in Vegas. The tone is dark, pure black but there is much expanse in the darkness. It rumbles up to a techno drive, but also sits uncomfortably as a dreamlike drone. Fearless partners with artist and writer Sasha Grey, whose lyrics resonate across the soundscape, further adding to the haze. After six sides you'll want to go back to the start, it's that good.

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