Fabritius had retreated to Paris in 2017 after managing Berlin’s renowned Calyx Mastering studios for five years - regular clients include Caribou

being an influence for an entire doomed generation

a four-piece with Cohen Bourgault

Einstürzende Neubauten’s guitarist Alexander Hacke

Whatever it is

GASTR DEL SOL - Upgrade & Afterlife DLP Straight Edge Fabritius had retreated to ParisWay back when, Upgrade & Afterlife was the umpteenth release from the individual and collective forces of David Grubbs (known then for Bastro, The Red Krayola, Codeine, Squirrel Bait) and Jim O"Rourke (known for O"Rourke), whose further history has since numbered at least another umpteen or so essential listens. What is it though, wrapped up in delectable sonic amber here, that defines this Upgrade? To be sure, we hear these young men dashing through