Label: Subliminal Sounds 

Reissued 9/20/2024, Originally released 2013

Mystery colored vinyl (a unique and kooky mix-up from an exotic palette) and limited edition of 600 copies only! From the mystical realms of a secluded ancient island, rising from the icy spray of the forbidden northern waters, comes the haunting, savage beat of a mysterious and primitive ritual. In this forgotten place, awash with wonder and enigma, echoing with the booming of sharkskin drums and bone rattles, the rock speaks with the voice of the gods. Weaving strange and terrifying tales, and tales of beauty and joy, Pagan Rites is a breathtakingly exotic tone poem that will make any Tiki bar come alive. Ìxtahuele – the modern masters of exotica – legendary debut album finally back in print! The aim of the group is to provide the perfect soundtrack to bring your mind’s eye on a time-traveling, round-the-world trip; taking you to faraway exotic islands, lost lands, and ancient cities – bringing back the Ottoman Empire, Port Royal, or even the mythical continent of Mu. Ìxtahuele try to push the limits of where they can take you while still staying true to the genre; because after all the true armchair traveler can’t make the Hawaiian Village the destination for every trip, but must also go to the Amazon, Micronesia, the Middle East, the Caribbean, and Indochina. All aboard!

Track listing:

1. Black Sand
   
2. Rarohengan Dance
   
3. Brugmansia
   
4. Stone Gods Of Bimini
   
5. Orust Luau
   
6. Lotus Eaters
   
7. Searching For Souq
   
8. Huahine
   
9. Dengue Fever
   
10. Gardens Of Mu