A&E, Adolf & Eva, Adam & Eve, In The Garden Of Eden, Picnic, Mix

Released in 2025 by the German experimental label Tochnit Aleph, this record continues Paul McCarthy’s long-standing engagement with transgressive themes and the dismantling of cultural icons. The work is deeply rooted in the artist's multi-disciplinary practice, which frequently deconstructs the archetypal narratives of human history and morality through provocative, often uncomfortable performances and soundscapes. This release functions as an extension of his broader visual explorations into the grotesque and the absurd, framing familiar religious and historical pairs within the unsettling sonic environment characteristic of his avant-garde audio projects.

The conceptual framing of the album, signaled by its title and the recurring motifs of garden-based narratives, reflects McCarthy’s interest in the tension between innocence and corruption. Designed to challenge the listener's relationship with familiar historical tropes, the record was produced with the uncompromising aesthetic associated with the Tochnit Aleph catalog. While McCarthy’s work often elicits polarized responses, this piece maintains the intellectual rigor and aesthetic defiance that have defined his output for decades, positioning itself as a challenging artifact within the contemporary sound art landscape.