Heather Perkins "Steel Tribe"

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Heather Perkins
Steel Tribe
Land ‘O Newts 1988

Heather Perkins was always an enigma in the mainly white, male dominated home taping scene of the 80s/90s. She refused to get pinned down and yet her style and personal sense always found a way of shining through. She could rock, she could go self confessional, her zany sense of humor on certain tapes was refreshing and on this particular tape she goes a little more serious and deep. Almost entirely instrumental “Steel Tribe” is an electronic soundscape ( in fact she called it a Soundtrack) filled with synths, drum machines and dark melodies. This is timeless material to me and evocative and immersive. Strap on the headphones and take this for a ride…and then see if you can find your way home.

side 1
Steel Tribe
Power Up
Steel Hall
Sense Dream
Wasp Wing

side 2
Green Tribe
Another Place
Sidewinder Dance ( for Joan)
Lone Tribe