LEGENDARY KEYBOARD PLAYER & COMPOSER RICHARD BARBIERI'S ACCLAIMED SECOND SOLO ALBUM 'STRANGER INSIDE' RETURNS IN A NEW 2026 CD DIGIPACK EDITION - FEATURES STEVE JANSEN'S ORIGINAL 24-BIT MIXES, NEWLY PREPARED FOR RELEASE.

From the pioneering days of Japan to the progressive soundscapes of Porcupine Tree, Richard Barbieri has continually redefined the boundaries of electronic music This new 2026 edition of 'Stranger Inside' revisits one of the most distinctive & immersive works in his solo catalogue, showcasing his singular approach to sound design, composition & atmosphere.

Following the success of his 2005 debut album 'Things Buried', Barbieri delved deeper into a world of intricate textures, harmonic complexity & rhythmic innovation with 2008's 'Stranger Inside'. Entirely written & produced by Barbieri, the album is a testament to his visionary approach to electronic & ambient music. It features a stellar cast of collaborators, including long-time creative partner Steve Jansen (mixing & co- arranging), Gavin Harrison (drums) & acclaimed double bassist Danny Thompson. The album also incorporates radical & atmospheric manipulations of sampled voices, including those of Tim Bowness & Suzanne Barbieri, adding an ethereal dimension to its predominantly instrumental core.