YEARS OF DENIAL — Suicide Disco Vol. 3 (lp 2x12")

Years of Denial – Suicide Disco Vol. 3 (LP opens a gate-fold 2×12″ release on VEYL, catalogue VEYL050, arriving in December 2026. The duo expands their electro-pop techno palette with a twelve-track statement that fuses new-wave techno, wave techno and a darker, post-punk edge. The record’s heightened energy, richer production and more ambitious arrangements mark a clear evolution from their earlier VEYL outings while retaining the tension that defines their sound.) Within VEYL’s recent output, Suicide Disco Vol. 3 follows the label’s 2026 releases Anaxia’s Maska (LP, VEYL049) and Never’s THE GRAY LP (VEYL048), as well as Years of Denial’s own Suicide Disco LP 2x12″ (VEYL012X) and Love Cuts EP (VEYL045). The progression from the earlier Suicide Disco LP to this third volume underscores a deepening of the label’s commitment to kinetic, synth-driven dance music that embraces both analog grit and digital precision. Side A opens with “Naked”, a track that immediately asserts the record’s confrontational stance, setting a tone of raw intensity that carries through “So Emotional” and “Too Bad”. The three cuts share a driving electro-clash pulse, each building on the previous with sharper contrasts and a heightened sense of movement. “Hysterical”, the first track on side B, continues the momentum, its structure offering a space for DJs to transition from the opening trio into a more expansive groove. “We Operate on Each Other” and “Listen Up” deepen the mood, weaving in the new guitar textures hinted at in the album’s description, which push the sound toward a deathrock-inflected post-punk ambience while the underlying motorik rhythm keeps the dancefloor focus intact. Side C begins with “Zero Fucks Given”, a title that mirrors the record’s lyrical defiance. The track’s arrangement leans into the dub-inspired mixology described by the artists, providing a spacious platform for bass-heavy beats to breathe. “Fear of Life” follows, maintaining the tension-and-release dynamic that runs through the album, while “Beauty Is a Curse” pays homage to Marianne Faithfull, marrying a darker tonal palette with a melodic undercurrent that hints at the duo’s new wave influences. Side D closes the set with “With Love from Ostrava”, a piece that juxtaposes the abrasive edge of earlier cuts with a surprising tenderness, reflecting the record’s thematic duality of anger and compassion. “Heroine”, a tribute to Nico, continues this balance, its guitar-laden texture adding depth to the electro foundation. The final track, “Dying Breed”, caps the journey with a resolute, bass-driven statement that reinforces the album’s overarching narrative of resistance and liberation. Suicide Disco Vol. 3 situates itself as a pivotal entry in Years of Denial’s catalogue, extending the sonic territory first explored on Suicide Disco LP 2x12″ and Love Cuts EP. The integration of guitars, motorik rhythms and dub techniques signals a broadened palette that still feels rooted in the label’s electro-industrial aesthetic. In the broader VEYL context, the release deepens the label’s exploration of hybrid dance music that merges analog hardware with digital production, echoing the forward-looking yet nostalgic stance of recent VEYL outings. For DJs, the record offers a versatile toolkit: the opening trio supplies high-energy peaks suitable for peak-time moments, while the mid-sides provide more nuanced, groove-oriented sections ideal for transitions or deeper set moments. The guitar-inflected tracks on the latter half present a unique texture that can be layered with synth-heavy selections, and the dub-inspired mixes give room for creative EQ and effects work. Collectors will appreciate the gate-fold packaging, accompanying poster and download code, which together frame the release as both a tactile and auditory artifact. The release arrives as a 2×12-inch vinyl package, presented in a gate-fold sleeve with a poster insert and a digital download option, aligning with the format expectations of both vinyl enthusiasts and contemporary DJs. Years of Denial – Suicide Disco Vol. 3, VEYL, catalogue VEYL050, 2×12-inch vinyl, twelve tracks. Tracklist: A1. Years of Denial – Naked A2. Years of Denial – So Emotional A3. Years of Denial – Too Bad B1. Years of Denial – Hysterical B2. Years of Denial – We Operate on Each Other B3. Years of Denial – Listen Up C1. Years of Denial – Zero Fucks Given C2. Years of Denial – Fear of Life C3. Years of Denial – Beauty Is a Curse D1. Years of Denial – With Love from Ostrava D2. Years of Denial – Heroine D3. Years of Denial – Dying Breed