Phil Western - Laborandum Deluxe Limited Box

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Review by Rhonda Loving

Laborandum Deluxe Limited Box by Phil Western: A Chaotic, Mind-Melting Masterpiece Let’s get one thing straight—this ain’t your grandma’s chillout playlist. Phil Western’s Laborandum Deluxe Limited Box is a relentless assault on the senses, blending breakbeat chaos, electro grit, and IDM wizardry into something that feels like a fever dream in audio form. Released back in 2012 under Italy’s Rustblade label, this sucker hits hard, messes with your brain, and doesn’t apologize for it. And honestly? That’s what makes it so damn good. First off, props to Allen Jaeger for the artwork and layout—it’s as chaotic and unsettling as the music itself. But let’s talk about the real meat here: the tracks. With twenty-three songs packed into this beast, you’d think some of them would blur together. Nope. Tracks like “Youth” and “I’m On Acid” stick out like sore thumbs—and not just because of their names. “Youth” kicks things off with an eerie vibe that grabs you by the throat. It’s got this pulsing rhythm that builds tension without ever letting go. You feel like you’re being hunted, like there’s something lurking just outta sight. The synths twist and turn, glitching unpredictably, and before you know it, you’re hooked. It’s not just music—it’s paranoia bottled up and sold to you in sonic form. Then there’s “I’m On Acid,” which...well, yeah, the title says it all. This track slaps you across the face with warped beats and distorted sounds that sound like they were recorded inside a malfunctioning arcade machine. There’s no structure, no mercy—just pure, unfiltered madness. If you’ve ever wanted to know what a panic attack sounds like while dancing, this is your jam. Honestly, I can’t decide if it’s genius or completely unhinged—but maybe that’s the point. The rest of the album keeps the energy high (and occasionally exhausting). From the haunting whispers in “Dark Star” to the frenetic beats of “Ke Bop Bop,” every track feels like another piece of the puzzle—or maybe more like random shards of glass thrown at you. Either way, it works. Here’s the kicker though: listening to Laborandum Deluxe Limited Box isn’t just about enjoying music—it’s about surviving it. By the time you hit the final track (“Gooble Gobble”), you’ll either be ready to smash your speakers or worship Phil Western as some kind of mad scientist DJ prophet. And hey, here’s a weird thought: maybe we’re all just living in Phil Western’s acid trip. Stranger things have happened, right?

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Artist: Phil Western
Album: Laborandum Deluxe Limited Box
Rating: 5.0

Table of Contents

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Filename: phil-western-laborandum-deluxe-limited-box.zip
  • MP3 size: 99 mb
  • FLAC size: 847 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
The Sign8:22
Death7:36
7 Years4:31
3035:27
Beware, Be Afraid7:38
Youth5:10
Something Weird7:28
Ke Bop Bop5:32
Mines Always Worse14:02
I Roll The Nickels6:52
Synthi7:28
Gooble Gobble4:14
Frozen6:36
Pitiful Eye6:20
Shoehorn5:51
Poop4:30
Birth5:48
Everyone Tells Me Their Stories And7:28
Dark Star3:48
I'm On Acid5:30
Rabbits9:24
Angels4:59

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Catalog Numbers

RBL034BOX2

Labels

Rustblade

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Formats

  • CD
  • Compilation CD
  • Limited Edition CDr
  • Limited Edition Box Set
  • Pink Bag

Companies

RoleCompany
Distributed ByRustblade

Credits

RoleCredit
ArtworkAllen Jaeger
LayoutAllen Jaeger
ProducerPhil Western

Notes

  • Limited to 49 copies and comes in a pink iridescent draw string bag with a sticker affixed on the front. The bag contains a hand painted bonus CD that comes in a hand painted card sleeve, photo, and a certificate of authenticity with the track listing for the bonus CD. It also contains the contents of the Laborandum (Limited Box) which consists of a DVD sized case with one disc holder that contains the single disc version of Laborandum, the 2nd disc (titled Laborandum Plus) in a plastic sleeve, along with a postcard, sticker and a pendant/necklace (listed as a GADGET on the back of the case).
  • The first disc contains tracks from Phil's releases under his alias Kone, his solo releases Worlds End and 4am, and a previously unreleased track (1-4).
  • The second and third discs are comprised of all new material, with the 3rd disc being later released individually as Third Trimester.
  • The previously available tracks are culled from the following releases:
  • 1-1, 1-3, 1-9 - Kone - On Daddy's Farm
  • 1-2, 1-7, 1-8 - Kone - Cirrhotic Psychotic
  • 1-5, 1-10 - Phil Western - Worlds End
  • 1-6 - Phillip Western* - 4am
  • Track 1-6 is titled 'The Sign (Existing Out Of Body)' on it's original release (4am), however the version here is from the later release Treatment.
  • Track 1-10 contains the beginning of 'Worlds End (Weapons Of Mass Hallucination)' from Worlds End at the end of the track, as it was not cut off from the original release.

Barcodes

  • Barcode: 4 250137245294
  • Matrix / Runout (CD1 Outer Ring): 00095 52942 240 01 * 52942272
  • Matrix / Runout (CD1 Inner Ring): WWW.EURODUPLICATION.DE WWW.EURODUPLICATION.DE WWW.EURODUPLICATION.DE
  • Mastering SID Code (CD1): IFPI LV26
  • Mould SID Code (CD1): IFPI 0116
  • Matrix / Runout (CD2 Outer Ring): 00095 52942 279 01 * 52942281
  • Matrix / Runout (CD2 Inner Ring): WWW.EURODUPLICATION.DE WWW.EURODUPLICATION.DE WWW.EURODUPLICATION.DE
  • Mastering SID Code (CD2): IFPI LV26
  • Mould SID Code (CD2): IFPI 0122

About Phil Western

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Born August 12th, 1971, passed away February 4th, 2019.

Real Name

    • Phillip Charles Western IV

Name Vars

  • P Western
  • P. Western
  • PW
  • Phil
  • Philip C Western
  • Philip Western
  • Phillip Western
  • Philth Western
  • Western

Aliases

  • Cap'm Stargazer
  • Philth
  • Kone
  • Stellar Sofa
  • XMT

Interesting fact about Album

Here's a fun fact: The album *Laborandum Deluxe Limited Box* by Phil Western is like a treasure chest for electronic music fans. Released in 2012 in Italy, it’s packed with tracks that span genres like Breakbeat, Electro, and IDM. What makes it even cooler? The artwork and layout were done by Allen Jaeger, giving it a unique visual vibe to match the eclectic sounds. And with track titles like "I'm On Acid" and "Gooble Gobble," you can tell Phil Western didn’t hold back on creativity. It’s not just an album—it’s an experience.