Robert A.A. Lowe, Fazo IV (side A)

Fazo IV, Lowe's odd, introspective synth record from 2010, gives little hint of context or reference. It doesn't reveal Rob's background in rock bands, nor even his big city, art-world life. It has little to do with avant-composition or any academic structures, which makes sense since Rob has never worked in that world. Instead, it's a curious collection of pulses and tones that take shape into an evolving concept. It's mastered quietly, and it sounds a bit less murky than comparable 70s or 80s private press synth rumblings. The color insert is particularly nice.