Asmus Tietchens, Litia (side A)

Asmus Tietchens has made countless fascinating and distinctive records of strange and impenetrable noise palettes. Before these crazy explorations, his early records were far more conventional electronic music. 1984's Litia features a 6 piece group playing drum machines and synthesizers. Patterns repeat, melodies emerge, and for a moment it even sounds a bit like Young Marble Giants. The record sounds great (with a big "DMM" logo right on the cover) and the austere two-color cover is perfect.