The "A Hack in the Woods" ep finds Alahuta in a bleak, isolated mode, eschewing melody for stark, abrasive textures. It captures a moment of intense, inward-looking experimentation on the Finnish scene.
- The release was recorded in Helsinki and features guest contributions from members of Circle.
- "A Hack in the Woods" was the first Alahuta release to be issued on cassette tape only, a format that complemented its raw sound.
- The ep received limited distribution, primarily through the Shelter Press mail-order service and select independent record stores in Europe.
Alahuta is a collective based in Helsinki, Finland, known for their experimental and often noisy approach to indie rock. At the time of "A Hack in the Woods," they were deep into their exploration of drone and harsh noise, moving away from their earlier, more song-oriented work.
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