A Spectrum of Finite Scale
Man or Astro-man? · 2001
44 min · 15 tracks · surf music
An exhilarating blend of surf rock energy and experimental soundscapes, pushing the boundaries of genre.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- exhilarating bursts of energy
- quirky soundscapes for exploration
- short tracks for quick engagement
- playful experimentation with structure
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking long, immersive pieces
- preferring straightforward musical forms
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'A Spectrum of Finite Scale' was released in 2001, Man or Astro-man? was exploring new creative territories following their previous album, 'Experiment Zero.' This release marked a significant step in their evolution as they incorporated more abstract and electronic elements into their surf rock foundation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Bambi Molesters· Los Straitjackets· Dick Dale
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 After All the Prosaic Waiting… The Sun Finally Crashes Into the Earth 4:22
- 2 The Limitations of a Serial Machine 3:57
- 3 MOO₂ 2:52
- 4 Halfway to the Infinite 3:26
- 5 Space Helmet 2:01
- 6 All the Quietest Whispers 3:09
- 7 MT-52 Tone/Magnus Opus 5:36
- 8 Tolerance in a Transitory Universe 4:15
- 9 Analysis Paralysis 2:16
- 10 Man or Man‐Machine 1:52
- 11 The Potential Energy of Roger Stone 3:40
- 12 Mortimer Butomite’s Pocket of Capacitors 3:04
- 13 Fig.A: Dispersion in Full Spectrum Patterns 2:21
- 31 [silence] 0:04
- 32 [untitled] 1:33
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