Cosmic Overdose reissue rare 1981 tape ‘Final Koko’
Cosmic Overdose makes a short return with the reissue of 'Final Koko'
The pioneering Swedish electronic band Cosmic Overdose is set to re-release “Final Koko”, which includes the first and last recordings the band made in English before they disbanded in 1981 and reformed as Twice A Man. Originally issued in early 1982 as a highly limited cassette, “Final Koko” has since become one of the rarest and most sought-after items in Sweden’s electro music scene.
Now, this album is being reissued via Progress Productions on November 22nd, remastered by Hans Olsson at Svenska Grammofonstudion in Gothenburg. As an added bonus, the re-release includes several remixes that were previously only available in digital format, offering fans a more comprehensive experience of the band’s final works as Cosmic Overdose.
About Cosmic Overdose
Cosmic Overdose was a pioneering Swedish electronic band formed in 1978 by Dan Söderqvist and Karl Gasleben (Ingemar Ljungström). Both musicians came from experimental backgrounds in Sweden’s alternative music scene – Söderqvist from the psychedelic band Älgarnas Trädgård and Gasleben from the ambient group Anna Själv Tredje.
Initially a duo, the band expanded to include additional members before returning to its core trio by the time they recorded their first album, “Dada Koko” (1980). Their sound was a mix of electropunk, post-punk, and experimental electronic music, influenced by acts like Cabaret Voltaire and Joy Division.
Cosmic Overdose released two studio albums, “Dada Koko” (1980) and “4668” (1981), before transforming into the synthpop group Twice a Man, which became one of the leading names in Swedish electronic music. Despite their short existence under the Cosmic Overdose name, they left a lasting impact on the Swedish electronic and post-punk scenes.
In 2016, their work was revisited with the release of a 3CD box set, “Koko Total”, which included remastered albums, singles, and unreleased material.
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