Gwenno - Y Dydd Olaf LP

"Y Dydd Olaf" was initially released by Peski Records in October 2014 before being re-released worldwide in 2015 by Heavenly Recordings. The album was an attempt by Gwenno to combine her political views with sounds she loves and was inspired in part by a dystopian science fiction book of the same name by Owain Owain which was released in 1976.

In a period of governmental and cultural revolution, former Pipettes front-woman, Gwenno, releases a political concept album inspired by an obscure 1970s Welsh language sci-fi novel, subtly disguised as a blissful kraut-pop record. Taking its cue, and title, from Owain Owain's 1976 novel about a dystopian future where the robots have taken over and are busily turning the human race into clones through the use of medication, "Y Dydd Olaf" blends big themes (including patriarchal society, government-funded media propaganda, cultural control, technology, isolation and the importance of, and threat to minority languages), great tunes, and a real sense of revolution to produce a powerful, politically-charged concept album.

"Y Dydd Olaf" is a political, feminist, brilliantly executed record; and although this particular revolution might not be televised, it certainly will have a great soundtrack.

Tracklist:

1. Chwyldro
2. Patriarchaeth
3. Calon Peiriant
4. Sisial Y Mor
5. Dawns Y Blaned Dirion
6. Golau Arall
7. Stwff
8. Y Dydd Olaf
9. Fratolish Hiang Perpeshki
10. Amser

About this product: this reissue is pressed on 'Crystal Clear' vinyl. Includes a download code with nine bonus tracks.