ORB 26

Arnold Mathes

Mathes 1986-89

A 2xLP collection from the albums Blindspot (1986), Censored (1986), Infinite Room (1986), Any Concept Will Do (1986), Taboo (1987), Sonic Saucers (1989).

Arnold Mathes was a self-taught synthesist from Brooklyn whose work was once characterized by Music Technology as “ambient music for experimental synth freaks.” He ranks among the most prolific of the decade, releasing over 35 cassettes in the ’80s, and nearly as many in the ’90s.

Mathes networked regularly in the experimental music underground, and was especially close with Doug Walker of Alien Planetscapes. His tapes were never big sellers–most sold no more than 10-20 each–but his work was well-covered in outlets like CLEM, Synthetic Pleasure, OP, and Electronic Musician.

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Tracklist

A1 – Blindspot 4:47
A2 – Brainscan 13:39
B1 – They Died In Brazil 7:02
B2 – Stumble Into Light 10:20
C1 – Computune II 8:44
C2 – Dateline For Dominance 9:06
D1 – Specimen: Unknown 5:56
D2 – Repercussions 5:48
D3 – Itzam Na 7:41

Serie: ORB 26 Category: Formats: Vynil, 2xLP, Album Year: 2022

Credits

Artwork By – Marco De Paola Compiled By – Cesare Barbetta Composed By, Written-By, Producer, Performer, Synthesizer, Sampler, Drum Machine, Electric Guitar, Voice – Arnold Mathes A1-A2 taken from “Blindspot” B1 taken from "Censored" B2 taken from "Infinite Room" C1 taken from "Any Concept Will Do" C2-D1 taken from "Taboo" D2-D3 taken from "Sonic Saucers"