Split - SPLITOHOLICS (Remastered) (2026) [Hi-Res]

"Splitoholics" is a rare, cult 1988 album by the Swiss band Split, recorded in collaboration with vocalist Sonja Kimmons. The record is an eclectic and uncompromising blend of musical directions, including jazz, funk, soul-jazz, fusion, and free jazz. The core lineup features keyboardist Ueli Meldau, bassist Christian Bohren, and drummer Johann Bernard, with guest brass performances delivered by Bernhard Schoch and saxophonist Luke Gadola.

The release stands out for its honest, live studio execution completely free of samples or digital tricks. However, the record suffers from raw audio production by Max Ryffel, which occasionally lacks density and punch in the low-end frequencies. The album contains a mix of overly drawn-out pieces like "This Is Your Night" or the filler spoken-word track "Backstage," alongside genuine highlights: the atmospheric "Written In My Heart," the experimental, boogie-tinged rhythm of "The '82," the dynamic "Keep On Groovin'," and the expressive closer "Overdose." Notably, the LP possesses a timeless, borderline sound hovering between the aesthetics of the mid-1970s and the upcoming trends of 1995. This stylistic desynchronization with the late-80s era prevented the project from achieving commercial mainstream success, but ultimately transformed it into a prized artifact for collectors of unconventional jazz-funk. The moody artwork by Hansueli Maurer further underscores the album's non-commercial and melancholic concept.

Tracklist:
1-1 Split;Sonji Kimmons - Been A Good Time (1988) [4:28]
1-2 Split - The 82 (1988) [4:10]
1-3 Split;Sonji Kimmons - Silvermoon (1988) [6:22]
1-4 Split - Overdose (1988) [5:16]
1-5 Split;Sonji Kimmons - Written in My Heart (1988) [6:14]
1-6 Split - Backstage (1988) [1:01]
1-7 Split - This Is Your Night (1988) [7:26]
1-8 Split;Greg Manning - Keep on Groovin' (1988) [4:54]