Love Spirals Downwards’ groundbreaking 1998 album, Flux, seamlessly combines drum n bass, trip pop, and dub electronica stylings with their classic ethereal dream pop sound. Over the past 25 years the album has stood the test of time, remaining the band’s most popular release on Spotify and Apple Music. Opening track “City Moon” holds the top spot with all nine original tracks gracing the band’s Top 20 on both streaming platforms. The song “Psyche” — one of two tracks co-written and sung by Suzanne’s sister, Kristen Perry, landed a music placement on the nationally syndicated show ‘Dawson’s Creek’ in 2001. Flux features a second track with Kristen (“Ring”), as well as a guest performance by guitarist Rodney Rodriguez on “Alicia,” and a remix of the 1994 Jennifer Ryan Fuller collab “Sunset Bell.”

A great, contemporary record. ‘Flux’ sounds like a more genuine version of what Mono was aiming for: a pop-electronic fusion with a gentle jungle undertow. It’s one of the best things I’ve heard in months, and you’d be wse to get your hands on a copy quick. – Scott Becker, Option Magazine

The 2023 Flux Deluxe Edition offers an expansive musical journey for fans to delve into. In addition to the nine original album cuts, listeners can indulge in remixes, a captivating live performance, a plethora of previously unreleased material from the Flux recording sessions, and a fresh new rendition of “I’ll Always Love You,”  (renamed “Misunderstood”) featuring Ryan’s current bandmate, Anji Lum.

The 2024 white vinyl reissue of Flux brings new clarity and depth to the album’s intricate textures, from the skittering rhythms of “City Moon” to the haunting beauty of “Psyche,” showcasing Love Spirals Downwards’ unique fusing of genres. Included with this Lost In Ohio release are insightful liner notes by Jason Morehead of Opus Zine, offering an immersive dive into the creative process and impact of Flux