Who would have thought a relaxed sunny afternoon, newfound friendships and some spur-of-the-moment would have resulted in what's been described as 'one of the most compelling documents of both free improvisation and electronica' (All Music Guide)? It's the people involved in Afternoon Tea?originally released in 2000 on German label Ritornell and now available on vinyl for the first time with a new master, bonus tracks and newly discovered live recordings. The twin guitar presence of AMM's KEITH ROWE and OREN AMBARCHI and kindred spirits of the laptop, Sydney's PIMMON, Vienna?s CHRISTIAN FENNESZ and PETER REHBERG, made it a momentous day. Afternoon Tea stands as a highpoint of the then-emerging intersection between Powerbook performance and guitar improvisation. All subtley, nuance and detail, it is a revelation of restraint. Built on a steadying flow of burbling rhythm, the quintet slowly weave around each others' sonics in layers to create a tonal palette immersive in its atmosphere and magnetic in its compulsion.

Remastered in May 2009 and packaged in deluxe Stoughton gatefold jacket with artwork designed by STEPHEN O?MALLEY.
Vinyl edition of the CD reissue from Black Truffle Records, includes the same bonus tracks. First time ever available on vinyl. One-time pressing of 500 copies.