The Legendary Pink Dots - Your Children Placate You From Premature Graves

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Review by Monica Moreno

Album Review: Your Children Placate You From Premature Graves by The Legendary Pink Dots Released in 2006, Your Children Placate You From Premature Graves is a sprawling, genre-defying journey that feels like stepping into the mind of someone who’s seen too much but still finds beauty in chaos. The Legendary Pink Dots have always been masters of blending rock, electronic, and avant-garde influences, but this album takes their experimental streak to another level. It’s not for everyone—some tracks might leave you scratching your head—but if you’re into music that challenges as much as it comforts, this one’s worth diving into. The record spans styles from psychedelic rock to leftfield electronica, with Edward Ka-Spel’s unmistakable vocals tying it all together. His voice—a mix of eerie calmness and cryptic storytelling—is front and center here, backed by lush instrumentation courtesy of Martijn De Kleer (guitar/bass/drums), The Silverman (keyboards/electronics), and Niels van Hoornblower (saxophone/flute). Raymond Steeg deserves special mention; wearing multiple hats as producer, sound designer, and mastering engineer, he gives the album its polished-yet-raw vibe. Two tracks stand out for me personally: “Feathers at Dawn” and “Stigmata (Part 4).” “Feathers at Dawn” feels like waking up after a fever dream. The delicate interplay between flute melodies and shimmering synths creates an almost otherworldly atmosphere. Ka-Spel’s lyrics are poetic yet vague enough to let listeners fill in the blanks. There’s something haunting about how gentle the track is—it lingers long after it ends, like a half-remembered memory you can’t quite shake. On the flip side, “Stigmata (Part 4)” hits harder. This isn’t just a song; it’s more like a ritual. The pulsating electronics paired with Van Hoornblower’s saxophone riffs give it an industrial edge, while Ka-Spel’s delivery borders on hypnotic. If you’ve ever wanted to feel like you’re part of some secret cult gathering under neon lights, this is your jam. What makes Your Children Placate You From Premature Graves so compelling is how unapologetically weird it is. Sure, there are moments where things get messy—repetitive track titles, songs that blur together—but maybe that’s the point. Life itself doesn’t come neatly packaged, so why should art? In a world obsessed with playlists and quick hits, this album demands patience. But stick with it, and you’ll find layers upon layers of sonic exploration. Honestly, I think they could’ve cut a few tracks without losing much, but hey, imperfection has its charm too. Final thought? Listening to this album feels like flipping through an old photo album filled with pictures you don’t recognize but somehow feel connected to anyway. Or maybe that’s just me. Either way, it’s a trip worth taking—even if you’re not sure where it leads.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Stigmata, Pt. 46:55
Peace of Mind5:27
Please Don't Get Me Wrong6:36
Th Made Man's Manifesto7:46
Feathers At Dawn5:12
Count on Me01:45
Bad Hair7:52
Peace Of Mind5:27
Count On Me1:45
Stigmata Part 46:55
The Made Man's Manifesto7:46
No Matter What You Do6:55
Please Don't Get Me Wrong6:36
A Silver Thread6:44
Feathers at Dawn05:12
Count Me In1:45
The Island of Our Dreams5:14
Your Number Is Up2:24
Stigmata (Part 4)6:55
The Island Of Our Dreams5:14
The Made Man's Manifesto07:46

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Catalog Numbers

RUSCD 8299

Labels

  • Not On Label (The Legendary Pink Dots Self-Released)
  • ROIR (Reachout International Records)

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Formats

  • 11 × File
  • Album
  • MP3
  • 320 kbps
  • ogg-vorbis
  • CD
  • FLAC
  • ALAC
  • Promo
  • V0
  • AAC

Companies

RoleCompany
Phonographic Copyright (p)Reachout International Records, Inc.
Copyright (c)Reachout International Records, Inc.
Pressed ByESP Laser Matrix

Credits

RoleCredit
GuitarMartijn De Kleer
BassMartijn De Kleer
KeyboardsThe Silverman
Sound DesignerRaymond Steeg
VoiceEdward Ka-Spel
WindNiels Van Hoorn
CoverAstrid
DesignPushingvision
FeaturingRaymond Steeg
ProducerRaymond Steeg
Mastered ByRaymond Steeg
DrumsMartijn De Kleer
ElectronicsThe Silverman
SaxophoneNiels van Hoornblower
FluteNiels van Hoornblower

Notes

  • Website information:
  • "Moody, delicate....an album all about mortality...This has NOT been remastered.
  • released 07 September 2013"
  • Packaged in a standard-sized, clear-tray jewel case, with an illustrated 4-page folded insert including credits. Some copies include a ROIR advertising insert, printed on both sides.
  • With thanks to: Alena, Astrid , Charles, Chris, Jon, Lisa and Lucas.
  • Recorded at Studios Lent, Limburgia and Vondel, January to March 2006.
  • Sing while you may… krezhtazna 459459…
  • Promo CD in a cardboard without artwork
  • Roir Advance CD
  • For Promotional Use Only Not For Resale (on CD)

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout: ESP LASERMATRIX 46914-CD 05D
  • Mastering SID Code: IFPI LJ36

About The Legendary Pink Dots

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Anglo-Dutch rock band formed in London, UK, in August 1980. In 1984 the band moved to Amsterdam, Netherlands. The Legendary Pink Dots exist in the fields of experimental and psychedelic music. The band is fronted by Edward Ka-Spel, who doubles as singer and chief lyric writer. Phil Knight (), Erik Drost, and Raymond Steeg make up the current lineup of the band. The sound is often a conglomerate of electronics, saxophones, guitars, drums, and Ka-Spel's distinctive voice and lyrical invention. Side projects of the band include (with from ), and (with Christoph and Andreas Heemann), plus solo ventures.

Name Vars

  • Dots
  • L.P.Ds
  • LPD
  • LPD's
  • LPDs
  • Leg. Pink Döts
  • Legendary Pink Dots
  • Legendary Pink Dots And Assorted Friends & Relations
  • Legendary Pink Döts
  • Legendären Rosa Punkten
  • Leggendary Pink Dots
  • Pink Dots
  • The Dots
  • The L.P. Ds
  • The LPDs
  • The Legendary Pink Döts
  • The Legendary Pinkdots
  • The Pink Dots
  • The Pinkdots
  • Легендарные Розовые Точки

Members

  • Edward Ka-Spel
  • Ryan Moore
  • Niels van Hoorn
  • Martijn De Kleer
  • Raymond Steeg
  • Frank Verschuuren
  • Erik Drost
  • Barry Gray
  • Patrick Q. Paganini
  • Hanz Myer
  • Julia Niblock Waller
  • Patrick White
  • Michael Marshall
  • Keith Thompson
  • Jason Salmon
  • Edwin Van Trippenhof
  • Phil Knight
  • April Iliffe
  • Roland Callaway
  • Bob Pistoor
  • Graham Whitehead
  • Tony Johnson
  • Joep Hendrikx

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know that *Your Children Placate You From Premature Graves* by The Legendary Pink Dots is a wild mix of genres and styles? Released in 2006, this album blends rock, electronic, and avant-garde sounds into something truly unique. It’s like a psychedelic journey with experimental twists at every turn. What’s even cooler? Raymond Steeg played a huge role—he produced, mastered, and even contributed as a sound designer. And get this: Martijn De Kleer handled both guitar and bass, while Niels van Hoorn added saxophone and flute to the mix. With tracks like "The Made Man's Manifesto" and "Feathers at Dawn," it feels like an abstract dreamscape brought to life. Definitely not your average record!