Agriculture – Living Is Easy / The Circle Chant LP cyan

Living Is Easy represents a significant new statement from the band. With their debut self-titled, Agriculture embarked on a journey to explore how heavy music can provide insights into the joys of life, both everyday and divine. Their extensive touring with this material led to a profound experience of ecstasy, surpassing expectations as they shared the intensity and joy of these songs with audiences worldwide. This experience was a catalyst for the band, inspiring them to delve even deeper into the realm of “ecstatic black metal” music. They believes that with this release they have pushed this concept to its limit, resulting in a transformative explosion of sound and meaning.

The record delves into themes of community connection, holiness, violence, and the cycles of life. The title track is especially notable, featuring a retelling of a story from one of the Buddha’s past lives. In this narrative, the Buddha encounters a starving family of tigers and sacrifices himself to save them, a tale of serenity and selflessness. This story resonates deeply with the band, reflecting the humility and inspiration they find in their collaboration and echoing the generosity and interconnection they strive to explore through their music.

Touring holds a special place in the heart of Agriculture. It brings them immense joy to share their music, visit new places, and meet new people in cities around the world. This constant interaction with diverse audiences serves as a continuous source of inspiration for this work. Agriculture is eager and excited to share Living Is Easy as well as give new life to the first vinyl pressing of The Circle Chant.

Label: Flenser Records – FR160

Format: Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM

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Released: 2024

Genre: Rock

Style: Blackgaze, Black Metal, Post-Metal

Tracklist

Living Is Easy

A1 Living Is Easy

A2 Being Eaten By A Tiger

A3 In The House Of Angel Flesh

A4 When You Were Born

The Circle Chant

B1 The Circle Chant

B2 Salt

B3 How To Keep Cool

B4 The Circle Chant, Pt.2