Fear

Fear was released in 2002 on the Basalt label, catalog number 004, marking a distinct entry in the experimental electronic scene of the early 2000s. Produced by Holger Flinsch, the record emerged during a period where minimal techno and ambient textures were significantly shaping the output of German independent electronic labels. It serves as a representative artifact of the meticulous, hardware-driven production ethos that defined Basalt's releases during that era.

The aesthetic of the record reflects the label's commitment to sparse, functional design, emphasizing the sonic content over elaborate packaging. While specific design credits for this particular sleeve are often grouped under the broader Basalt visual identity, the artwork was intended to evoke the stark, immersive atmospheres found within the music itself. Upon release, it was received primarily within niche electronic music circles, appreciated by critics and listeners who favored the nuanced, repetitive structures characteristic of Flinsch's work.