Molotov and Haze is the eighth studio album released by British musician, songwriter and producer Steven Wilson under the pseudonym Bass Communion.

Molotov and Haze
Cover design by Carl Glover.
Studio album by
Released22 July 2008
Recorded14–17 February 2008
GenreAmbient, drone, noise
Length64:18 (CD)
72:31 (LP)
LabelImportant Records
ProducerSteven Wilson
Bass Communion chronology
Pacific Codex
(2008)
Molotov and Haze
(2008)
Chiaroscuro
(2009)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

The album consists of four tracks, and, according to Steven Wilson's website, is divided into two sections: "2 noisy tracks (Molotov) and 2 transcendently beautiful tracks (Haze)."[2] All pieces were generated from guitar and recorded from 14 to 17 February 2008.

The album was issued in miniature card gatefold sleeve. Some excerpts from "Haze" and "Corrosive" can be heard on the Bass Communion Myspace page. An excerpt from "Molotov" can be heard through the Important Records website.[3]

Vinyl edition

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In April 2009, Molotov and Haze was released in a double LP vinyl edition by Tonefloat Records with extended versions of "Molotov 1502" and "Haze 1402".[4] The edition was limited to 500 copies on 180 grams black vinyl in gatefold picture sleeve, and contained a 10" LP of Haze Shrapnel as a bonus disc.[5]

Track listing

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No.TitleLength
1."Molotov 1502"CD:15:30 LP:20:41
2."Glacial 1602"13:10
3."Corrosive 1702"12:26
4."Haze 1402"CD:23:10 LP:26:12

Personnel

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  • Steven Wilson – guitars
  • Carl Clover (for Aleph) – cover design

Release history

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Region Date Label Format Catalog
United States 22 July 2008 Important Records CD imprec193
Netherlands April 2009 Tonefloat Double LP TF67

References

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  1. ^ Couture, François. Bass Communion Molotov and Haze at AllMusic. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
  2. ^ "07 May 2008 : New Bass Communion CD/LP". Steven Wilson Headquarters. 7 May 2008. Archived from the original on 19 September 2009. Retrieved 5 June 2008.
  3. ^ "imprec193 Bass Communion – Molotov & Haze". Important Records. Archived from the original on 4 February 2017. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
  4. ^ "tf67, tf68 (2)". tonefloat blog. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
  5. ^ "Molotov and Haze". Tonefloat Records. Retrieved 6 May 2012.