split LP from two heavyweights of the noise/drone scene released by Kill Shaman back in 2008 (in an edition of 300 copies. very OOP.) Expo 70 is the sometimes solo jams from Justin Wright and sometimes as a duo with Matt Hill (whom you may know as Umberto). Rahdunes was the duo of Aaron Coyes (now of Peaking Lights) and Nate Archer (and sometimes a trio with Indra Dunis also of Peaking Lights).
Expo 70 hails from Kansas City. Wright generally goes it solo as Expo 70 these days. he also runs the fabulous Sonic Meditations label. on his side of this LP he leans a bit more toward the doom-y side of things. although toward the end of his track "like sucking panther blood" things clear up a little bit with some beautiful droning guitars and a solid bass line (courtesy of Matt Hill). totally stellar track. Expo 70's more recent work "Blackout," "Where Does Your Mind Go" and more have been blowing my mind lately. and going back to this split LP is interesting to hear the progression he's made in the last two years.
Rahdunes were based in San Francisco. however upon Aaron's marriage (to Indra) they moved to Madison, WI and Rahdunes are unfortunately no more. they only put out a handful of releases while together (excellent LP's on Emperor Jones and Qbico and a handful of cassettes). on their side of this LP they give 3 shorter tracks. you can begin to hear a lot of the qualities that will eventually make their way into the Peaking Lights sound. hazy and dubby drugged out sounds with steady drum machine and echoing guitars in the background. really amazing stuff.
the Aquarius Records review of this LP said: "RAHDUNES taking the high road and EXPO 70 taking the low road" & "EXPO 70 with an earthy throb" & "RAHDUNES sounding like the charles manson and the beach boys jamming high on acid at a bonfire on a so-cal beach." completely appropriate. listen to it here. good luck finding a copy, it's long OOP.
go to Sonic Meditations to keep up on the new Expo 70 LP's and tapes. they have really been killing it lately. all of their stuff is highly recommended. and I think Justin Wright's artwork is quite amazing and completely appropriate for their sound.
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