- Клеймом судьбы 665,9 (12:47)
- Смрад язвожизни (17:29)
This is the first official full-length album of Moloch, as well as the first journey to experimental sound. This Drone Noise (Ambient?) entire album was recorded in the beginning of 2003 on Reel-to-reel/open-reel [audio] tape recorder "Юпитер" in MONO mode. Only electric guitar, bass, pedals, duophonic analog keyboards "Поливокс" and old soviet microphones/equipment were used. No PC programs were used. 100% analog. This was a live recording sessions in the dungeons of Tarakanov Fort. All sounds represent a real-time-experiment, along with background sounds of the open space and atmosphere of the natural acoustics. Mastred at Moloch studio (Ukraina) in 2003 by Sergiy Fjordsson and remastered in STEREO mode at A.M.F. studio (Bulgaria) in 2006 by Alexander. All music/song structures/experiments were written and recorded by Sergiy Fjordsson.
It is almost impossible to make correct translation into english the album name "Человечье слишком овечье". Anyway on some editions it's named as "Humane too sheeps". This means "Humanity is like sheep herd".
This is edition of Smell The Stench Records (Australia). Printed in 2006. This cassette its like a "first press" of this album. Limited to 200 copies with one sided xeroxed covers. All inlay photos were made by Sergiy Fjordsson on the old small cemetery "Grobnik" in Rivne town and show one of the oldest trees in this area, known as the "Black Tree" in which lightning strikes many times. Layout design modification by Alexander.
This is edition of Brazilian No Lyrics Records (Experimental Noise, Harsh, Ambient and Electronics D.I.Y. Cassette tape Label). Printed in 2007. Cassettes with one sided xeroxed covers (cat number NOL081). Limitation unknown (perhaps it was unlimited publication). This edition has english title "Рumane too sheeps" and english track list. Front cover photo taken from the photo-archives of Chernobyl Disaster. The picture shows a radioactive "Red Forest", the entrance to which is closed with a sign that says "Restricted Area". Author of the photo unknown.
This is editions of Russian label Contempt Productions. Printed in the middle of 2007. CDR and cassette tape limited to 50 copies with color 2 sided printed inlay. Inlay photos taken from the photo-archives of Chernobyl Disaster. Author of the photo unknown. Layout design was made by label owner. Some copies have CDR print, some of them do not have. Catalogue number of CDR edition: CP-007.
This is edition of Reality Impaired Records (Usa). Printed in 2008. Pro-CD-R with english title "Humane too sheeps" and english track-list. Limited to 100 copies with xeroxed A4-size cover inlay in slim case. Front cover photo was made on the old small cemetery "Grobnik", that located in Rivne town. Inlay photos were made in the abandoned places of Rivne town. All photos and collages by Sergiy Fjordsson. Cat number of this release: RIRCD049.
This is edition of Russian experimental label Heart Shaped Box Productions. CDR limited to 24 copies only. 7'EP size package (recycled paper) with hand-painted CDR and 5 inlay cards inside. Front and inlay art made by Satyrus Mortem and show pictures that were created while listening to the album. Layout concept by Satyrus Mortem and label owner. Very limited and special release for the close circle of people. Almost all copies were spread between friends of the label and not distributed via other labels. Sadly, but many years after original release, label re-print this release in a bit different form (no print on CDR, pink front image instead yellow and other small details were changed. So, new edition we can concider as "bootleg").
This is edition of 9th Meridian Records (USA). Printed in May 2009. CDR limited to 100 copies with english title and with english track list. Black CDR (only few copies comes on black disk, almost all copies were done on the standart white disks) with sticker and 4 pages booklet. This was first release for this label. Catalogue number: 9MR-001. All inlay photos were made in the abandoned places of Proskuriv (Khmelnytskyi). Front cover photo was made on the abandoned area of Radiozavod (Rivne town). All photos by Sergiy Fjordsson.
This is edition of Der neue Weg Promotion and Production (Germany). Printed in 2011. Digipack CDR also with english title "humane too sheeps" and with english track list. This is 2-panel digipack with laser engraved CDR, hand-numbered and limited to 100 copies only. Catalogue number DNW012. Originally it was planned to use a slightly different cover art for this edition, but due to the fact that the publishing house refused to print it (due original cover art comes with uncensored images), we (me and label) had to change the layout. All inlay photos taken from the archives of WWll.
12 years have passed since the album recording and finally this masterpiece (yeahh!! and fuck off!!) pressed on 12" piece of black vinyl. Front and back cover paintings & collage made by Sergiy Fjorddson. New re-mastering made from original tape reels. Comes with 2 bonus tracks ("Universum" EP 2015). Limited to 100 copies and released via Prison Tatt Records (Usa). A little "running devil" on the centre label of side B - its a new label logo. Matrix / Runout (Side A [scratch]): PT-043 A OUR VIEW STINKS Bonati Mastering Nyc; Matrix / Runout (Side B [scratch]): PT-043 B Bonati Mastering Nyc.
This is edition of Neologist Productions (Usa). Printed in 2016. Cassette limited to 50 copies with 2 sided printed cover inlay and tape sticker. New re-mastering also made from original tape reels. Track list same like on vinyl edition + bonus track "Nifelheim" (taken from "Heim-Dallr" EP 2007). Catalogue number: NGT-015. Originally was planned to be released in special black/silver box with same desing like on vinyl edition, but due the new label direction, it was decided to release in such way, with cover art created by the label owner, that would be closer to the concept of the label.
This is uniques edition of Lánd-Væt-Turr Records. This floppy disk includes original unmastered tracks taken directly from master 7” reel-to-reel. 1.44 Mb (512b/sector) 3'5" diskette includes 2 ultra lo-fi compressed WMA audio files: 12:47 minute/5Kbps/510Kb and 17:29 minute/5Kbps/696Kb + BMP front image 249Kb/1417x1417pcs + txt file 222Bt (with download codes of original re-mastered audio files in MP3, WAV or FLAC) in 1.22Mb RAR file. Limitation unknown, but all copies are hand-humbered. 3'5" floppy diskette (various color: red, white, grey, orange etc) comes in plastic case with 2 sided black/white pro-cover and special sticker on diskette.
This is unique edition of Lánd-Væt-Turr Records. The microcassette format furthers the experience with a distinctly lo-fi interpretation of this analogue live recording, adding tape saturation to the album atmosphere, ultimately twisting it into a new creation altogether. Recorded in standard speed of 2.4 cm/s on 60min higher fidelity “Type IV Ferrum" i.e. coated with pure metal particles rather than oxide. Limitation unknown, but all copies are hand-humbered. Microcassette comes with black/white pro-printed insert in clear hardshell case. This edition comes with 2 bonus tracks ("Universum" EP 2015).
This is promo CDR in DVD case printed via own De Profundis Productions (Ukraine) in 2007 and were spread to various underground labels and in worldwide trades as free promo stuff. Catalogue number: Прах 033. Limited to 50 copies. CDR in dvd case with xeroxed cover inlay (xerox has been made from the original cut-and-paste templates that have been made by Sergiy Fjordsson). All drawings that were used on front & back inlay taken from old book called "Bселенная и человечество" (1905) and show the process of mummification of the body (front) and smelting process (back).
This is promo cassette edition, printed also via own De Profundis Productions (Ukraine) in 2007 and were spread to various underground labels and in worldwide trades as free promo stuff. Catalogue number: Прах 035. Limited to 50 copies with 2 sided red xeroxed cover inlay (xerox has been made from the original cut-and-paste templates that have been made by Sergiy Fjordsson). Inlay photos were made in the woods of Pidgayci village (Rivne region). Inlay band photo were made near the Fort of Tarakanov.
Some ultra limited Hand-made promo stuffs were made on the same label for spread to close circle of people: 1. Black cardboard A5 package with sticker, inlay photo card, white CDR, soap (with engraved words "Kill yourself") and noose inside. Hand-written words and metal/silver pendant on front. Limited to 6 copies. 2. Promo CDR (Catalogue number: Прах 048) in slim package with xeroxed cardboard cover inlay (xerox has been made from the original cut-and-paste templates that have been made by Sergiy Fjordsson. A collage with burning pages from ancient bible and hand-writing words). Limited to 22 copies, but only few copies were spread (i think no more than 5-7), due most of the copies were destroyed through the fire in the rehearsal room.
Digital version of this album officially distributed via Moloch bandcamp page only (track list and cover art same like on vinyl edition).
Here also exist a master reels with unmastered MONO-version of this album that never released before. Possible will be released later on tape reels (!).
No CD edition of this album at the moment, but planned soon.