description Patrick Cowley - Mind Warp Overview
Mind Warp is the third and final studio album by Patrick Cowley, a pioneering American electronic disco and hi-NRG producer, released in 1982 on Megatone Records. The album was recorded during the early 1980s as Cowley's health declined due to complications from AIDS, from which he passed away shortly after its release. Characterized by its fast tempos, heavy use of early synthesizers, and space-themed conceptual elements, the record is a defining release in the hi-NRG dance genre. It is sought after by fans of early electronic dance music and the San Francisco club scene of that era.
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When was Patrick Cowley's Mind Warp released?
Mind Warp was released in 1982 as Patrick Cowley's final studio album before his death. It was released on the Megatone Records label, a pioneering San Francisco dance label co-founded by Cowley.
What genre does the Mind Warp album belong to?
The album is a classic example of uptempo hi-NRG and electronic disco. Cowley was a pioneer of this fast, heavily synthesized dance sound that dominated underground gay clubs in the early 1980s.
What were the circumstances surrounding the recording of Mind Warp?
Patrick Cowley composed and recorded the album as his health severely declined due to complications from AIDS. Despite his rapidly deteriorating condition in 1982, he managed to complete the album, passing away shortly after its release.
What record label released Mind Warp?
Mind Warp was released by Megatone Records, a label founded specifically to promote electronic dance music. The label was instrumental in popularizing the hi-NRG sound that became a cultural phenomenon in 1980s queer club culture.
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