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No.0771 GAJOOB Review by Bryan Baker, 9/27/1994: Roger Skullback’s Prose in Cannes is back with his latest work of electro-acoustic musique concrete. The thing that sets Skullback’s work here apart from other such artists is an obvious (to the listener) determination for quality. It’s evident in the packaging as well as the sounds on the…

No.5211 “Supersonic Witchcraft Cookies” is an audacious venture by Wallmen, released in 1985, that takes listeners on a distinctive sonic journey. The album, described by the band as a “demo reel” for the Digitech delay, is a testament to their innovative and explorative approach to music. The band’s roots trace back to 1981 when founding…

No.0498 DOWNLOAD @ ARCHIVE.ORG GAJOOB Review by Bryan Baker, 2/13/1994: Jeff Olson of Screamin Popeyes fame is one of my favorite DIY taping artists, always providing my ears with welcomed sonic treats, and always managing to be fresh while doing so. I mean, the guy has done no wrong in my book, going from sound…

No.0049 DOWNLOAD @ ARCHIVE.ORG GAJOOB Review by Bryan Baker, 6/30/1992: Just what the title says. Reginald Butler has collected various pieces of songs that are incomplete (mostly simply lacking lyrics). A couple of the more MIDI-sync’d sounding pieces sound complete, however, along with a couple which are lush synth string orchestrations. The latter reminded me…

No.5206 GAJOOB Review by Bryan Baker: Fantasy Land’s debut album, “ADULT,” is a sonic journey that is as perplexing as it is captivating. Formed during the constraints of lockdown, David deBarra, Jack Sheehan, and Isabel Gordon have crafted an album that is both an exploration of the absurd and a heartfelt tribute to their shared…

No.5203 GAJOOB Review by Bryan Baker: “Indochina Soundscraps,” a cassette release by Abigail Smith, is a captivating tapestry of sounds that transports listeners to the heart of Southeast Asia. Recorded in Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam between November and December 2016, and later edited and mixed by Justin Rhody in 2019, this album is an auditory…

No.5193 GAJOOB Review by Bryan Baker: Embracing a deep connection with the natural world and the cosmos, “Green” by Pool of Light is an immersive journey into the heart of ambient music. Released in 2020, this album showcases the creativity and innovation that defines Pool of Light’s approach to music-making. The album is the brainchild…

No.0008 Download Album HERE ARTIST/LABEL NOTES: Dust that Collects was formed in 1986 after the dissolution of a one-off project entitled Visceral Landscape. Having very limited access to equipment, much of the early material was recorded using two tape recorders, a series of RCA “Y* adaptors, a headphone amplifier and occasionally a borrowed digital delay…