Stefan Betke, recording under the name Pole — a nod to the analog Waldorf 4 Pole filter he used — set a new standard for electronic minimalism with three sequentially released albums in 1998, 1999, and 2000. 1 2 3 brings together this celebrated trilogy, showcasing how Betke transformed a technical glitch into a warmly intimate and innovative sonic signature rooted in dub experimentation.
Widely regarded as essential listening in the world of electronic and dub-influenced music, these albums helped define what we now recognize as minimalism in the genre, earning Betke a lasting place among its most influential figures. This reissue on the Mute label marks the first time all three albums have been pressed to LP, with each record pressed at its original playing speed to preserve the authentic listening experience Betke intended.
- Format: Vinyl
- Color Vinyl
- Label: Mute
- Genre: Electronic
- Release Date: 04/22/2020
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TRACKS
A1. Modul
A2. Fragen
A3. Kirschenessen
B1. Lachen
B2. Berlin
C1. Tanzen
C2. Fremd
C3. Paula
D. Fliegen
E. Fahren
F1. Stadt
F2. Streit
G1. Huckepack
G2. Hafen
H. Weit
I1. Silberfisch
I2. Taxi
J1. Karussell
J2. Überfahrt
K1. Rondell Zwei
K2. Klettern
L1. Strand
L2. Fohlenfurz
M. Raum 1
N. Raum 2
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