This 2015 release, "Backwards," presents unreleased material from Coil, showcasing their unique blend of electronic, ambient, and trip-hop influences. It offers a glimpse into the band's vast sonic explorations, even after their active recording period.
- "Backwards" was released in 2015 by Cold Spring Records.
- The album features previously unreleased material from Coil's archives.
- The release falls within the post-John Balance and Peter Christopherson era of Coil's existence.
Coil was an experimental music group founded in 1982, originally consisting of John Balance, Peter Christopherson, and Stephen Thrower. They were known for their pioneering work in industrial, electronic, and ambient music, influencing countless artists. Coil's output after the death of John Balance in 2004 and the passing of Peter Christopherson in 2010 saw the remaining members continue to curate and release archival material. "Backwards" is a posthumous release, drawing from Coil's extensive archive.
