• Babon - (PRESALE 7/31/26) Tropical Desert (WILD HONEY VINYL) | Mint Mint - WORLD *NEW*
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Babon - (PRESALE 7/31/26) Tropical Desert (WILD HONEY VINYL) | Mint Mint

Babon - (PRESALE 7/31/26) Tropical Desert (WILD HONEY VINYL) | Mint Mint

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Description

SHIPS BY 07/31/2026

Artist: Babon
Title: Tropical Desert
Genre: World Music / Far East & Asia
Label: Wonderwheel Recordings
Tropical Desert is the debut album from Indonesian instrumental band BABON, a compelling sonic journey that weaves stories of environmental collapse and societal unrest. Formed by childhood friends Rayi and Wahyudi—later joined by guitarist Rori—the band found its voice through shared experiences in Melbourne’s diverse music scene and involvement in sustainability projects. These influences shaped their approach to instrumental storytelling, culminating in an album that serves as both a stark warning and a heartfelt invitation to reconnect with the natural world. Rori’s expressive guitar work added new emotional depth to their sound, enriching both their live and studio performances.
Recorded at the historic Lokananta studio in Solo, Tropical Desert draws from traditional Indonesian genres like keroncong and dangdut, blending them with global influences ranging from Spaghetti Western soundtracks and Latin grooves to Afro-funk and Middle Eastern melodies. The result is a genre-defying blend that feels both timeless and urgent. The album’s only vocal track, “Pesan dari Gurun,” features indie-folk artist Frau, whose soulful performance underscores the album’s themes of loss, hope, and ecological awareness. Through this richly textured debut, BABON crafts a resonant musical experience that speaks to the pressing environmental and social challenges of our time.

  • Media Condition: Mint
  • Sleeve Condition: Mint
  • Format: Vinyl
  • Genre: WORLD
  • Format Type: LP
  • Released: 07/31/2026

Condition Ratings & Details

NOTE: Every title includes condition ratings. The first rating pertains to the physical media, and the second grade pertains to the sleeve.

NOTE: Images may not be exact. Please refer to the description to determine whether the images are Actual Photos or Photos Not Actual. New records will likely use generic web photos to represent the product.

Condition Ratings

  • MINT (M): Perfect, brand new, unplayed.
  • Near Mint (NM): Like new, barely played, will play perfectly.
  • Excellent (EX): Very close to near mint, with minor cosmetic wear. Will play perfectly.
  • Very Good Plus (VG+): Light cosmetic blemishes that do not affect play. Close to perfect playback.
  • Very Good (VG): Some light marks that may cause minor noise during playback. Still enjoyable and plays well.
  • Good Plus (G+): Noticeable noise during playback. Only listed if of collector value. Not ideal for listening.

Sleeve Details

  • PHOTOS ACTUAL: The photo is an original image of the exact item you will receive.
  • PHOTOS NOT ACTUAL: The photo is sourced from the web and may differ slightly from the actual item.
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