This one-off 1968 album from the psychedelic electronic band The United States of America remains a singular artifact of its time, its experimental spirit and DIY ethos influencing decades of electronic music.
- The album was produced by the band themselves, with engineer John Thomas. It was recorded at Columbia Studios in Hollywood. The album reached number 199 on the Billboard 200 chart.
- The band's avant-garde sound, achieved through custom-built electronic instruments and tape manipulation, was unlike anything else on Columbia's roster at the time. Their limited commercial success led to the group disbanding shortly after the album's release.
- The album is notable for its use of electronic instruments, including theрадradionix, a custom-built oscillator, and the ring modulator. Dorothy Moskowitz's vocals are often processed and distorted, contributing to the album's unique soundscape. The album cover features a psychedelic collage of images, reflecting the band's countercultural stance.
The United States of America was an experimental electronic rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1967. The group consisted of Dorothy Moskowitz, Jeffrey Rodan, Gordon Ritchie, and Rand Forbes.
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