Infected by Records

Nonesuch 77174 / 1968? - i had heard about this piece for a long time, in that it is essential listening as an early version of modern electronic music. i already own the original copy of Silver Apples self-titled LP which uses oscillations and psychedelic electronics, but as far as this original Subotnick, what's all the fuss about? is this listenable, or is it enjoyable? i don't sample much, and i don't pretend to sample much. this isn't a fun record, and it doesn't make me feel anything other than 'get this thing the F off my stereo'. known famously for one of the first recordings of electronic synthesizer, this piece of music is just plain uninteresting for anything other than novelty purposes to me. i can see how fans of electronic, sampled, IDM, no wave and other similar categories might force themselves into this music, but it just doesnt' interest me enough to flip to side 2.

got a nice copy here, however, in shrink wrap, purchased in Cape Cod for 6-/overall grade C+/not my cup of tea, coffee, or soda.

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