WIRE - #456 | FEBRUARY 2022 MAG Lo-Fi shows Scientist’s mastery of the

shows Scientist’s mastery of the studio-as-instrument concept

Between 1983 and 1992

gracefully tip-toe around aggressive punk explosions without getting bent out of shape (“Bodies”)

The main benefit of ghost-folk is: you can play it way after you’re dead

Each copy includes an 8-page black and white zine booklet with lyrics

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