Grouper’s A I A: Dream Loss and A I A: Alien Observer reissued on vinyl

Listen to a previously unreleased, live version of ‘Alien Observer’.

A I A: Dream Loss and A I A: Alien Observer, the ethereal ambient masterworks from Grouper, are being reissued on vinyl this October via Kranky.

To accompany the announcement Kranky has released a previously unheard live version of ‘Alien Observer’, recorded at the Emanuel Vigeland Mausoleum in 2009.

The reissues follow Grouper’s surprise double album as Nivhek, After its own death / Walking in a spiral towards the house, which she released in February.

Check out the cover artwork and tracklists below in advance of the 25th October release.

A I A: Dream Loss

2. I Saw a Ray

3. Soul Eraser

4. Atone

5. No Other

6. Wind Return

7. A Lie

A I A: Dream Loss

2. Alien Observer

3. Vapor Trails

4. She Loves Me That Way

5. Mary on the Wall

6. Come Softly

7. Strangers

Photo by Ricardo Pereira