more proof that SPEED is relative. . .
fluid pointed out that the d-scape on the NASA cassette is nothing like the
d-scape on the new aphex release, ON. . .let me offer you one alternative. . .
put the new aphex track on forty five minus eight. . .sounds alot like the
NASA casette eh?. . .if i remember correctly the warp release is labeled
poorly so that it is unclear which two tracks appear on which side. . .and
as well i dont remember a speed listed on the label, though i could be wrong
. . .maybe our bro, Ben M. could settle the score
considering the above. . .
now is probably not a good time to come out in defense of WARP pressings
but the copies of CCEP, TESTONE, PER CLONK, CLONK, AND ARCHITECTURE that
i have are solid like a piece of Hadley Pottery. . .ok you don't know
what the hell that is?. . .what i'm sayin is those are *THE* thickest 12"s
that i own. . .the grooves are impeccable. . .deep and flawless. . .
I DONT doubt MALCOMS word that the album is faulty but i dont think WARP
has a rep for poor pressings. . .perhaps he was commenting on the tiny
grooves of the compilations which are unavoidable unless they break the
material up onto two pieces of wax. . (which seems to be the current trend)
here again consider this. . .maybe the off-center press is intentional
some will laugh at this suggestion . . .but remember, they laughed at Mingus
once too. . .avant-garde ideals are constantly under fire . . .
but i'll side with the progressive, experimental, and unorthodox artists
any day. . .their minds are open. . .(and they throw great parties ;)
pardon me. . .
i'm going home now to play all my records on the *wrong* speed ;)
TeeP
from the Webster's. . .
warp, v. 1. bend out of shape; distort