Recorded in 1956 by Bebe and Louis Barron, the soundtrack to the cult film Forbidden planet is without a doubt one of the most suggestive and astounding examples of early Electronica.
Like the previous Twilight soundtracks, Eclipse continues the pattern of mixing indie artists with a small number of big names, choosing songs that can evoke both youthful romance and darker, supernatural tensions.
This is where the quartet solidified its well-documented anti-establishment reputation. 'repeater' is also notable for its two instrumentals - 'brendan #1' and 'joe #1' something all subsequent Fugazi LPs featured.
The record blends avant-garde noise, lo-fi electronics, post-punk angularity, and fragile folk melodies into an unsettling but deeply personal soundscape
Originally released in 2006.
This album was commissioned by Nike to listen to on an iPod while exercising.
"Complex, fun, and meticulously put together, 45:33 sounds even better pumping from a home stereo than it does through an iPod while jogging". - All