Massa

Even before starting the TAL label it was a dream resuscitating this little-known gem of early '80s mutant funk from Düsseldorf's machine music legacy. Originally issued in 1981 as part of the rare Massa compilation, for many years this EP has existed as a rumor only, a phantom like contemporary post-punk acts such as Liaisons Dangereuses or CHBB. These distinctly characteristic recordings have up until today remained the only vinyl outing under the Roter Stern Belgrad name. Using mostly a Roland rhythm machine and analog sequencer modules, the results blend with field recordings to maximum effect.