Repetition Repetition: Fit for Consequences: Original Recordings, 1984-1987
Briefly

Harold Budd's breakfast meeting with Ruben Garcia and Steve Caton led to a fruitful collaboration that blended minimalist art music and various influences. The trio quickly connected, leading to Budd's contributions on tracks for Garcia and Caton's band, Repetition Repetition. Their music is characterized by repetitive keyboard figures complemented by spacious guitar lines, drawing on influences from minimalism and punk. From 1984 to 1987, they recorded three cassettes and two compilation tracks, culminating in the release of Fit for Consequences, featuring key selections from their work during that period.
Budd appreciated the duo's shift from "dirty club rock'n'roll" to art music, highlighting their potential despite the challenges of their chosen style.
Garcia's fixation on minimalism and Caton's punk and experimental background led to a unique blend that defined the sound of Repetition Repetition.
Their approach to music centered on repetitive keyboard figures and expansive guitar lines, a simple yet powerful formula that formed their sonic identity.
Fit for Consequences encapsulates the duo's musical evolution, showcasing a selection of tracks that highlight their creative journey from 1984 to 1987.
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