Aesthetic Perfection releases ‘Closer to Human’ – Out now
Aesthetic Perfection
Industrial pop project Aesthetic Perfection, spearheaded by Daniel Graves, has just released “Closer to Human” via Dependent Records. The project revisits and reimagines Graves’ influential debut, originally issued in 2005 under the title “Close to Human” on Out of Line Music.
This new edition is not a simple reissue. Graves reconstructed every track using the original synths and samples from 2005, offering what the label describes as a “resurrection” of the album. The title and cover artwork have also been updated to match this evolved vision.
“Closer to Human” is available in three physical formats:
- Limited LP: A 140-gram light green transparent vinyl, housed in a polylined inner sleeve and a protective outer sleeve.
- DigiCD: A single-disc digisleeve version.
- Limited Digi2CD: A deluxe two-disc digipak edition. This version includes the original 10 re-recorded tracks plus a bonus CD titled “Lost Master,” featuring 11 unreleased tracks and four remixes.
The vinyl and CD editions contain the following reimagined tracklist:
Main Album (“Closer to Human”):
- A1 Human
- A2 Belong
- A3 Beautiful
- A4 Surface
- A5 Fix
- B1 Overcast
- B2 Master
- B3 Architect
- B4 Sacrifice
- B5 Coward
Bonus CD (“Lost Master + Remixes,” included in the 2CD edition):
- 01 Human
- 02 I Belong to You
- 03 Surface
- 04 Fix
- 05 Overcast
- 06 Relapse
- 07 Sacrifice
- 08 Architect
- 09 Ersatz
- 10 Coward
- 11 Reset
- 12 Coward (UnterArt Remix)
- 13 Fix (genCAB Remix)
- 14 I Belong to You (Distatix Remix)
- 15 Sacrifice (XP8 Remix)
The re-recorded version of “Closer to Human” presents an opportunity for both longtime fans and new listeners to experience Aesthetic Perfection’s early work with updated production and a modern sound profile, while maintaining the spirit of the original compositions.
About Aesthetic Perfection
Aesthetic Perfection is the solo project of American artist Daniel Graves, who formed the project in 2000 in Los Angeles, California.
Known for blending elements of industrial, pop, and electronic music, Graves first gained attention with his debut album “Close to Human”, released in 2005 via Out of Line Music. Over the years, he expanded Aesthetic Perfection’s discography with albums such as “A Violent Emotion” (2008), “All Beauty Destroyed” (2011), “Til Death” (2014), “Into the Black” (2019), and “MMXX” (2020).
Aesthetic Perfection’s style evolved over time to incorporate more melodic pop sensibilities while retaining a foundation in industrial soundscapes. Daniel Graves remains the sole official member, frequently collaborating with guest musicians for live performances and studio recordings.
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