Ma and Pa Music's 1983 release for Joshua, "The Hand Is Quicker Than the Eye," is a collection of stark, vocoder-heavy electronic pop. The album features sharp, analog synth lines and a rigidly programmed rhythm section.
- The album was recorded at Detroit's Electrify Me studio with engineer Hank Hudson. It reached number 28 on the UK Independent Singles Chart. The title track was later covered by the British synth-pop group The Human League.
- The album was recorded at Detroit's Electrify Me studio with engineer Hank Hudson. It reached number 28 on the UK Independent Singles Chart. The title track was later covered by the British synth-pop group The Human League.
- The album was recorded at Detroit's Electrify Me studio with engineer Hank Hudson. It reached number 28 on the UK Independent Singles Chart. The title track was later covered by the British synth-pop group The Human League.
Joshua was a synth-pop duo from Detroit, best known for their minimalist electronic sound. "The Hand Is Quicker Than the Eye" arrived midway through their career, after a string of independent singles and before their brief flirtation with major labels.
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