Options - Beast Mode - LP | STORM088

As the name implies...

Seth Engel aka Options - A musical jack of all trades, multi-instrumentalist, recording studio operator, record producer and all around good dude - is back with his newest LP which is titled BEAST MODE.

Seth has been working as hard as possible for years. I've never known a dude who has more hustle than him and we cherish his work here at SCLTD. He is indeed a bird of a feather and BEAST MODE is quite possibly his finest work yet.

We loved SWIMMING FEELING (which we released a couple years ago) and were anxiously awaiting what would be next. We never would have predicted this. It's sharp. Almost pointy in it's execution. The guitars are like razors but soft beautiful razors bouncing on top of electronic drums and bedroom studio tricks. The vocals are sometimes natural. Sometimes auto-tuned. But in a stylistic choice that feels in line with the digital computer-ness of this LP. 

Nearly everything about BEAST MODE feels retro-future in it's presentation. Like the Options version of a krautrock record or something. What makes BEAST MODE so special is Seth's ability to breath so much life into the mainframe. This record is alive and it consistently reminds you of it throughout the playback. 

Also - This is one of the best sounding test presses I have ever approved. It sounds KILLER on vinyl. 

This is the SCLTD August 2025 release and will be shipped to all of our Patreons in the month of August. Sign up before September 1st to receive yours at a better all-in price than you'll find here.

We will also begin shipping mail order this month immediately when records arrive which should be any day. It's on the press RIGHT NOW. 

TRACKLIST
A1: Sometime
A2: The Opening
A3: Guess We'll See
A4: Water Off
A5: Slow Burn
A6: Decision
A7: 5Days
B1: Something About It
B2: Time's Up
B3: Lay Low
B4: Had My Share
B5: Seeker
B6: 4Ever
B7: Game Is On

PRESSING INFORMATION
10: Test Pressings
350: Bubble Gum Electric Pink