Mesh drops reissue 'The Point at Which It Falls Apart'

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For its 25th anniversary, Mesh make their long-time out of print second album “The Point at Which It Falls Apart” available again via Dependent Records. For the occasion the full-length has been remastered by German producer Olaf Wollschläger. The album reissue comes in a art book format with extensive bonus materials and extra tracks on a second CD.

The art book comes as a 48-page hardcover book (ca. 18x18cm) with 2 CDs: the original album (remastered 2024), an 11-track bonus CD with remixes and rare B-Sides, plus liner notes by Mark Wybrew (Electronic Cafe) & Jan Winterfeld (Pluswelt).

Mesh Mark Hockings says: “I am very proud and excited to see this album re-released with its stunning new (and yet familiar) artwork, and the pristine sound of the new remaster. This has been a long time coming. For those that heard the album the first time around, I hope it brings back some powerful memories as it has for me. For those that are hearing it for the first time, I wish I could share that experience with you.”

Richard Silverthron adds: “For me, ‘The Point at Which It Falls Apart’ marks a period in time where we found that sound that is immediately identifiable as ‘Mesh’. We were deeply into using sampling technology, creating and recording drum loops, ambient atmospheres, and guitars parts. Our pick for the first advance single, ‘Needle in a Bruise’ is an excellent example of this. This song sits comfortably between being an emotional electronic piece through the verses and then opens up with layered guitars in the chorus that turns it into an anthemic rock track.”

The recording line-up of this album consisted of Mark Hockings, Richard Silverthorn and Neil Taylor.

To introduce the sound of this remastered album, the single track “Needle in a Bruise” is available now for preview. Mark Hockings and Richard Silverthorn are currently in the process of writing the next Mesh studio album.

Tracklist bonus CD

People Like Me (With this Gun) (Alt.MESH.Mix)
It Scareas Me (Mesh Remix)
Not Prepared (Radio Version)
The Damage You Do (Perfect Porno Remix)
Safe WIth Me (Snare’s Epic Edit)
People Like Me (With this Gun) (Extended Shotgun)
It Scares Me (Mesh Locarno Mix)
Not Prepared (Mesh Club Mix)
This Without You (Fallen Mix)
It Scares Me (Fearful)
Not Prepared (Blowhole Mix)

About Mesh

Mesh was formed in 1991 when lead singer and guitarist Mark Hockings and keyboardist and vocalist Richard Silverthorn met, leading to the formation of the band. Richard Silverthorn composed the music, while Mark Hockings penned the lyrics. The duo was soon joined by Neil Taylor on keyboards, who had already been playing in another band with Silverthorn.

The band debuted with the “Fragile” EP in 1994 followed by the full-length debut “In this Place Forever” two years later in 1996. In 1999 came the next milestone with the sophomore album “The Point At Which It Falls Apart”.

The major label release of “Who Watches over Me” in 2002, propelled Mesh further into the limelight and marked a turning point. A surge of popularity across Europe, particularly in Germany let the UK band climb higher up the festival billings.

What followed was a collaboration with former Depeche Mode producer Gareth Jones for “We Collide” (2006). Adapting to lineup changes, Mesh continued their musical journey with the core-duo, augmenting live performances with drummer Sean Suleman and additional live keyboardists.

“Automation Baby” (2013) and “Looking Skyward” (2016) followed. Mesh also collaborated with a classical orchestra at the ‘Gothic meets Klassik’ festival in 2015.

By 2023 the band was joined by Vaughn George for their live lineup in April 2023.

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