Imperfect Strangers, by Delay Tactics

Imperfect Strangers

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12 track album, housed in Reverse Card Board outer and inner with photograph and notes.

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1.	Yellow Samba 05:38	buy track
2.	Hands On Fire 03:48	buy track
3.	Cymbolia 03:56	buy track
4.	Oysters 03:35	buy track
5.	Basic Tatic 02:04	buy track
6.	Almost Touching 04:30	buy track
7.	Kites 06:10	buy track
8.	Journey To Omdurman 02:40	buy track
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12.	Woman In A Room (Of Colors) 03:42	buy track

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Carl Weingarten and Multiphase Records return to Emotional Rescue with a collection of the music of Delay Tactics and their live, reel-to-reel and collaborative experimentation, that spawned two remarkable albums.

After meeting guitarist Reed Nesbit from the St. Louis new wave scene , Weingarten joined forces for a series of concerts, performing with guitars running through tape looping delay systems similar to Robert Fripp’s ‘Frippertronics’ ideals.

Producer and engineer Walter Whitney joined to record the debut album, Out-Pop Options (1982), when it became clear his skills were a perfect addition. Recording to 4-track analog tape, the sound developed from drone based to proto-techno pop. Digital technology, drum machines, guitar pedals and digital effects offered creative freedom that resulted in rhythmic, kraut inspired pieces.

These Kosmiche leanings retain a unique US aesthetic and continued after Nesbit’s departure. When guitarist David Udell joined for Any Questions? (1984), greater explorations – now recorded to 8 track – pushed the envelope to a wider sound.

In an age of endless holy grails, the work of Delay Tactics has a resonance, spanning Eno to Ashra but with a place and sense beyond Europe and towards to new age and fourth world leanings of Laraaji, Hassel and Stearns.

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released December 20, 2020

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