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Originally Posted by sarramkrop
02.01.08. Loop reissues (non-update)
I have not received any word from Robert about the status of the Loop reissues in quite some time. As soon as I know something more, I'll post it here. The 20th anniversary of 'Heaven's End was last June or July I beleive. One thing I can tell you is that these reissues will not include lyrics. Here is what Robert told me:
...I've always regarded lyrics/ vocals as a equal part to the music...an instrument that's no more or less important to the rest. As with Main, I also like puzzles/mystery in the work, so I always thought it's for others to try and work them out, see what they find.
http://www.roberthampson.com/news/index.html
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This concept is part of Loop's fundamental greatness to me, and I believe it also helped them to be viewed as a musical unit rather than a vehicle for a "frontman." Their style of washing out the vocals and putting them in the mix rather than over it made a huge influence on me that carries on to this day.