MESH - “The Point At Which It Falls Apart” remastered reissued album
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“I am very proud and excited to see this album re-released with stunning new (and yet familiar) artwork and with such a pristine sounding remaster,” states lead singer and guitarist Mark Hockings. “This has been a long time coming. For those that heard the album the first time around, I hope it brings back some powerful memories, as it has for me. For those that are hearing it for the first time, I wish I could share that experience with you.”
Concurring, bandmate Richard Silverthorn (keyboards, co-vocals) adds: “For me, this album marked a period where we found a sound that is immediately identifiable as us. We were deeply into using sampling technology, creating and recording drum loops, ambient atmospheres and guitar parts. Our pick for the first single from this reissue, ‘Needle In A Bruise’, is an excellent example of this, as it sits comfortably between being an emotional electronic piece through the verses and then opens up with layered guitars in the chorus that turns it into an anthemic rock track.”
Release Nov. 22 via Dependent.
MESH was formed in 1991 when Hockings and Silverthorn found friendship and common musical ground. Their partnership has defined the group’s enduring legacy ever since, a creative synergy emerging from a complementary distribution of roles; Silverthorn composing the music, with Hockings penning evocative and profound lyrics, infusing depth and emotion into their soundscapes. The duo was soon joined by Neil Taylor (keyboards), who had played in another band with Silverthorn.
They issued an EP entitled ‘Fragile’ in 1994 and a full-length debut effort, ‘In This Place Forever’, two years later. The 1999 release of ‘The Point At Which It Falls Apart’ led to a major label deal in Germany for ‘Who Watches Over Me’ (2002), propelling the trio further into the limelight. A surge of popularity across mainland Europe led to chart success and prestige festival billings, while a subsequent collaboration with former Depeche Mode producer Gareth Jones for ‘We Collide’ (2006) further solidified their status.
Adapting to line-up changes, the core duo maintained their momentum, augmenting live performances with drummer Sean Suleman and additional live keyboardists. They also strengthened their presence globally, especially in the Americas, with ‘Automation Baby’ (2013) and ‘Looking Skyward’ (2016) seeing them climb to even greater heights, the latter peaking just outside the Top Ten on the German album chart. Meanwhile, demonstrating artistic versatility, they collaborated with a classical orchestra at the “Gothic meets Klassik” festival in 2015.
Continuing their musical evolution, they welcomed Vaughn George into their live line-up in spring 2023 and are currently in the process of writing their next studio album. The sumptuous remastered reissue of ‘The Point At Which It Falls Apart’ provides the perfect stopgap, quarter of a century on from its initial release.
Tracklist
01. I Fall Over
02. Self Healing Lie
03. People Like Me (With This Gun)
04. Needle In A Bruise
05. These Empty Rooms
06. It Scares Me
07. The Damage You Do
08. Fallen
09. My Defender
10. Is Nothing Sacred
11. My Saddest Day
12. Not Prepared
Bonus CD (Artbook Edition)
01. People Like Me (With This Gun) (Alt.MESH.Mix)
02. It Scares Me (Mesh Remix)
03. Not Prepared (Radio Version)
04. The Damage You Do (Perfect Porno Remix)
05. Safe With Me (Snare's Epic Edit)
06. People Like Me (With This Gun) (Extended Shotgun Mix)
07. It Scares Me (Mesh Locarno Mix)
08. Not Prepared (Mesh Club Mix)
09. This Without You (Fallen Mix)
10. It Scares Me (Fearful)
11. Not Prepared (Blowhole Mix)
