{"product_id":"richard-barbieri-stranger-inside-cd-digipak","title":"Richard Barbieri - Stranger Inside - CD DIGIPAK","description":"\u003cp\u003eLEGENDARY KEYBOARD PLAYER AND COMPOSER RICHARD BARBIERI’S ACCLAIMED SECOND SOLO ALBUM STRANGER INSIDE RETURNS IN A NEW 2026 CD DIGIPACK EDITION FEATURES STEVE JANSEN'S ORIGINAL 24-BIT MIXES, NEWLY PREPARED FOR RELEASE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Richard Barbieri is breaking new ground” Eclipsed\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the pioneering days of Japan to the progressive soundscapes of Porcupine Tree, Richard Barbieri has continually redefined the boundaries of electronic music. This new 2026 edition of Stranger Inside revisits one of the most distinctive and immersive works in his solo catalogue, showcasing his singular approach to sound design, composition and atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing the success of his 2005 debut solo album Things Buried, Barbieri delved deeper into a world of intricate textures, harmonic complexity and rhythmic innovation with 2008's Stranger Inside. Entirely written and produced by Barbieri, the album is a testament to his visionary approach to electronic and ambient music. It features a stellar cast of collaborators, including long-time creative partner Steve Jansen (mixing and co-arranging), Gavin Harrison (drums) and acclaimed double bassist Danny Thompson. The album also incorporates radical and atmospheric manipulations of sampled voices, including those of Tim Bowness and Suzanne Barbieri, adding an ethereal dimension to its predominantly instrumental core.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRichard Barbieri first came to prominence as a founding member of the influential band Japan, whose innovative blend of art rock, electronic music and pop helped define a generation. Albums such as Tin Drum established the group's lasting legacy, while Barbieri's pioneering synthesiser work became a major influence on countless musicians. Following Japan's dissolution in 1983, he continued to explore new musical territory through numerous collaborations, co-founding the Medium label with Steve Jansen and Mick Karn before becoming an integral member of Porcupine Tree where he contributed to a succession of critically acclaimed and commercially successful albums, helping establish the band as one of the defining progressive rock acts of the modern era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresented in a CD digipack format, this new 2026 edition of Stranger Inside features Steve Jansen's original 24-bit mixes, newly prepared for release and offering an exceptionally detailed and dynamic listening experience. Long regarded by Barbieri as the most faithful representation of the album's sonic character, these mixes reveal new depth and subtlety within one of his most celebrated solo works.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracklist:\u003cbr\u003e1. Cave [06:32]\u003cbr\u003e2. All Fall Down [03:11]\u003cbr\u003e3. Hypnotek [08:16]\u003cbr\u003e4. Byzantium [07:32]\u003cbr\u003e5. Decay [05:02]\u003cbr\u003e6. Abyssyn [06:45]\u003cbr\u003e7. Morphia [05:44]\u003cbr\u003e8. Retina Blur [04:30]\u003cbr\u003e9. Stranger Inside [03:36]\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hidden\"\u003eThis item is available for pre-order. It will be available on 09\/11\/2026. \u003cbr\u003eNotice: orders cannot be split into several shipments. Your order will be dispatched when all items are available.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Season of Mist - International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54445607485783,"sku":"P-181656-","price":15.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/6500\/8471\/files\/Richard-Barbieri-Stranger-Inside-CD-DIGIPAK-181656-1-1787308791.jpg?v=1787310643","url":"https:\/\/shop.season-of-mist.com\/products\/richard-barbieri-stranger-inside-cd-digipak","provider":"Season of Mist - International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}