Philip K. Dick's narratives are a cornerstone of dystopian literature, delving into complex and unsettling visions of the future where the boundaries of reality blur, personal autonomy is undermined, and humanity is redefined. His worlds are characterized by an intricate exploration of societal control, the fragility of identity, the consequences of drug use, and the implications of virtual reality.

Dick’s personal experiences with drug use inform much of his work and play an important role in examining the previous themes, lending authenticity to his depictions of altered states of consciousness and their societal implications. Philip K. Dick’s work - in particular A Scanner Darkly (1977), Minority Report (1956), Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? (1968), Ubik (1969), and We Can Remember It For You Wholesale (1966), adapted into the film Total Recall - remains a cautionary beacon, warning of the perils of unchecked technological and societal evolution while affirming the enduring complexity and resilience of the human spirit.

In this compilation of disorienting aural landscapes, Unexplained Sounds Group and the contributing musicians pay a heartfelt tribute to the dystopian visions of the great American writer. A guiding light for current and future generations of artists, his work challenges all who seek to uncover the hidden layers beneath the surface of apparent reality.

Drone / Dark Ambient / Experimental and Acousmatic music from: Adi Newton (Clock DVA / TAGC), :Dead Voices On Air:Dadu:, Mario Lino Stancati, Bruno Dorella (OVO), Lars Bröndum, Oubys, Borda, VÄäristymä, Drift, Mark Hjorthoy, Phoan + Luca Ferro, Tescon Pol, Richard Bégin, and Tri:.obyte. Ltd x 200 copies in a 6-panel matt digipak.