Pacific 231 is an avant-garde musical project helmed by Pierre Jolivet, a prolific French composer and sound sculptor whose work is steeped in industrial and experimental soundscapes. Initially emerging in the early 1980s, Pacific 231 has been a significant influence within the industrial music scene, recognized for its unique approach in integrating noise elements with ambient and neo-classical structures. Jolivet's moniker for the project is derived from a piece of orchestral music by French composer Arthur Honegger, which reflects the energetic and tumultuous nature of the project's aural offerings.

Throughout its extensive discography, the sound of Pacific 231 has evolved yet continues to push auditory boundaries. "Cut Chemist Presents: Funk Off," featuring Pacific 231's collaboration with Vox Populi!, showcases an intriguing fusion of abstract sounds with retro-esthetic samples, illustrating Jolivet's penchant for reinvention and cross-genre experimentation. The "1983-86 Compendium," as the name suggests, is a collection that revisits the project’s formative years, offering listeners a window into its raw and elemental early sound. With "Cthulhu Revisitation," Pacific 231 delves into the realms of dark ambient music, inspired by the mythos of H.P. Lovecraft, while "Beetu Lathri Kwan" further underscores the artist's commitment to pushing the envelope with richly textured sonics and complex auditory narratives. Through each release, Pacific 231 showcases Jolivet's masterful manipulation of noise and atmosphere, cementing the project’s status as a cornerstone of experimental music.