[excursions into the abyss]
[excs  14]
Portraits of Past
Cypress Dust Witch
12" / CDep
release date: 11.10.09
initial run: 2002 lps on black - 137 on marbled purple. 10 test presses with different artwork.
1000 CDs

band link | reviews (soon) | PDF of Press release

Vinyl pressed at Brooklyn Phono
Inserts printed by Rex Shelverton
Covers printed by Imprint
CDs pressed and printed by Furnace

 
Engineered and Produced by Rex Shelverton
Mastered By Mike Wells Mastering

::Track Listing::
1. Fire Song
2. Cypress Dust Witch
3. Through to an End
4. Cypress Dust Witch II - Bridge

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Portraits of Past formed around 1994 in the San Francisco Bay Area and parted ways at the end of 1995. During their short-lived career, the band released a split 7", several tracks on various compilations and most notably a self-titled LP that has been commonly cited as one of the most influential post-hardcore albums.

In August of 2008, Portraits of Past resurfaced and performed five shows – two in San Francisco/Oakland and three in New York City. Fans traveled from all over the country and overseas to celebrate the band's reunion.

In 2009, the band had several more performances including the Burning Fight book release festival in California, Indianapolis' Dude Fest and a tour in Japan. The band also recorded four new songs – resulting in Cypress Dust Witch.
 
 
"...Simply beautiful. Their sound has matured in the decade and a bit, (as) they've been busy doing other things. It's a more grown up and well-rounded collection of pieces, all still retaining their trademark sound of passion and chaos." - pinpointmusic.com

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CDep - Suggested retail $6  /  Wholesale $4 (no exports to Japan. CD also available from Cosmic Note).
12" - Suggested retail $10  /  Wholesale $6.50

www.excursionsintotheabyss.com
www.portraitsofpast.com

Distributed by:
United States: Ebullition, Stick Figure, Robotic Empire, Insound, Vinyl Junkie,

Europe:
X-Mist, Bis Aufs Messer, Too Cool to Dance, Yama Dori,

Available in stores:
Academy (Brooklyn, NY), TD's (Bloomington, IN),

+ many more fine establishments.