This collection is a "holy grail" for those obsessed with the "beautiful failure" of the early synth era. It documents the explosion of affordable analog synthesizers and the DIY bedroom studios that followed.
A claustrophobic masterpiece born from the minds of Adrian Borland and Graham Bailey of . While their main band was known for soaring post-punk, Second Layer was a dive into cold, electronic minimalism. 4 Rare 80s Albums [Part 26]
: "Science Fiction" by Alan Burnham or "Premonition" by Design. This collection is a "holy grail" for those
: Recently remastered and available as a Crystal Clear 2LP set. 2. Second Layer — World of Rubber (1981) While their main band was known for soaring
Often credited with "minting" the term , A.R. Kane's debut is a dizzying mix of jazz, funk, and electronic textures. It is widely considered the birthplace of the genre as we know it. Go to product viewer dialog for this item.
: Dark, abrasive, and industrial; it’s an essential bridge between early goth and electronic experimentation.
: Released as the band's only full-length album, it has since become a cult classic for collectors of "rare and obscure 80s underground gems". 3. A.R. Kane — 69 (1988)