How an Obscure 1984 Album Inspired the Formation of the Band BASIC
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Jason P. Woodbury
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Chris Forsyth and Nick Millevoi formed the group BASIC, inspired by the obscure 1984 album "Basic" by Robert Quine and Fred Maher. The article explores how this rare, out-of-print record—known for its oddball electronic rhythms and wobbly guitar—served as the creative catalyst for the band. Forsyth and Millevoi, previously bandmates in the Solar Motel Band, bonded over their shared appreciation for this cult album and recruited Natural Information Society members to bring their vision to life.
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PitchforkHow an Obscure 1984 Album Inspired the Formation of the Band BASICpitchfork.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledListening to it on vinyl, one may wonder, Hang on, is this playing at the right speed?
Basic is a one-of-one record
Long out of print and circulation, but traded like a secret handshake among record heads
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