| The Geist of Alec Empire | |
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| Compilation album by Alec Empire | |
| Released | 1997 |
| Genre | Digital hardcore |
| Label | Geist Records |
| Producer | Alec Empire |
The Geist of Alec Empire is a 3 CD compilation album by electronic artist Alec Empire. While the majority of the album is tracks previously released on the Mille Plateaux label, some original material is present.
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