The Brain is U.S. based German-born guitarist/synthesist Karl Gottlaus and 'Experiments for Guitar+ Machines' is this project's debut album, available on vinyl or digital download only. It consists of four lengthy tracks- "Molecular Turbulence" (14:54); "Abrasions" (10:24); "Explorations of a Perimeter Beyond the Eye of Nightmares" (13:45); "Cold Troubled Sleep" (10:10). The artist describes the music as "A collection of experimental guitar/electronic soundscapes that recall the early work of Heldon, Cyborg-era Klaus Schulze, and the surreal kling-klang blitzkrieg of Conrad Schnitzler." That's an on-target description, and certainly reminiscent of early '70s releases of kraut rock artists that relied mostly on electronics/synthesizers as a primary sound source.

The opener on side 1, "Molecular Turbulence" is heavy slow filter sweep drone with the guitar and drums coming a little past the four minute mark and riffing (improvising) up a storm, continuing for a long while but not to the end. "Abrasions" feature more filter-swept oscillators, processed guitar in unusual ways, and a buzzy drone like a gnat in your ear. My least favorite track, but still quite spacey.
Turning over to side 2, "Explorations of a Perimeter Beyond the Eye of Nightmares" is in a way both the spaciest and down to earth track. There is an endlessly repeating bass riff over which electronic oscillators swoop and glide. The effect is sort of early, pre-sequencer Tangerine Dream. Very hypnotic, and I love it! "Cold Troubled Sleep" features a melodic, but very slow synth line over drones and other electronic effluvia in the background. Once again, early TD and Schulze.

'Experiments for Guitar+ Machines' is quite minimal, but enjoyable to the max. There is a lot more audible electronics than guitar, but still very cool. I haven't heard anything like this since the '70s, and it is very true to form. Some people are going to say- "...eh, there isn't much to this," but that's precisely why I really like it; it is elegant in its simplicity and not ruined by adding annoying frills or elements that would only detract. The vinyl is limited to 100 copies and since it was released in October of 2020 I'm surprised it hasn't sold out yet, so grab your copy NOW before it's gone.