CARL MATTHEWS - "Quid Rides" LPCarl Matthews Quid Rides LP (Abstrakce, 2020) "Reissue of this obscure cassette from 1987, a really interesting rarity by Carl Matthews under the CAM moniker. Sturdy synth basslines sculpt solid rhythm patterns that bring to mind the innovations of the moment in electro and dance records. Having in mind that Matthews was a white ambient composer, its very curious to find him dropping these groovy bombs that sound like a primitive detroit electro or

call in sick

or playing piano on what must surely be the furthest little island somewhere off Nova Scotia

which despite challenging the expectations and fundamentals of electronic dance music

& Richie Charles

” While Uncle Jim inspires all the text on this album

devolved rock music with a cracked audio-verite edge and a ton of heart

" originally done with the one-off group Plagal Grind in 1990

Private Hate stands apart from previous works as an encapsulation of a pivotal stage in the group’s development

As more records have emerged

When the Wingers were in the house

Recorded by Jim Marlowe (Tropical Trash

A goddamn steal at $15