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Spahn Ranch

Real Name:
Rob Morton [Programming/Sampling/Loops], Matt Green [Keyboards/Sampling/Segues] & Athan Maroulis [Vocals/Lyrics]
Profile:
Spahn Ranch was formed in Los Angeles by Matt Green who had moved from his native New York the previous year. Using the finances he had saved. Matt invited New York Rob Morton (his intermittent musical partner of the preceding five years) to Los Angeles to begin recording. The result was a four song ep that was recorded in June. Vocals were supplied by Scott Franklin, a friend of Matt's who was actually involved in another band at the time, but agreed to sing on the ep.

The self-titled release was recorded and mixed by Rod O'Brian at the Backroom in Glendale, CA in September of that year. A talented engineer, Rod's huge body of work included Bowie, Eno, and The Talking Heads. The newly formed Los Angeles-bassed label Cleopatra Records, agreed to realese the self-titled ep. In October, Matt and Rob contributed a new track, "Machine Politics" to the Cleopatra compilation "The Whip".

Shortly after the realease, Cleopatra Records informed Matt and Rob that their ep had been well received by the press and fans alike. Cleopatra also recommended that they find a full-time vocalist and consider recording an album. Coincidentally, Athan Maroulis, (a friend of the duo) had moved to L.A. at this time. Athan (a vocalist the duo admired) was asked to join the group. In April/May of that year, their debut album "Collateral Damage", was recorded. Judson Leach engineered the recording in his JLAB Studio in West Hollywood. Rob produced the music, while the vocals were overseen by Matt.
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Discography

Releases:
Spahn Ranch (CD, EP)   Cleopatra, Cleopatra 1992
Collateral Damage (Album) (2 versions)   Cleopatra ... 1993
Breath And Taxes (CD, Maxi)   Zoth Ommog 1994
The Blackmail Starters Kit (CD, Maxi)   Cleopatra 1994
The Coiled One (CD, Album)   Cleopatra 1995
In Parts Assembled Solely (CD, Album, Dig)   Cleopatra 1996
Architecture (CD, Album)   Cleopatra 1997
Architecture Beta (CD, Album, Dig)   Out Of Line 1997
Retrofit EP (EP) (3 versions)   Cleopatra ... 1997
Beat Noir (Album) (2 versions)   Cleopatra ... 1998
Anthology 1992-1994 (2xCD, Comp)   Cleopatra 2000
Closure (Album) (2 versions)   Cleopatra ... 2001
Remixes:
Five Man Job (Album) (2 versions) Blue 9 (Sin Trip Remix) Cleopatra 1994
Death In Detroit (3 versions) Panic In Detroit (Turn... Cleopatra ... 1995
Multicoloured Shades (CD, Comp) Blue Nine (Sin Trip) Zoth Ommog 1995
Cold Blue Torch (CD) I Believe What You Sai... Cleopatra 1996
Final Expenses (CD) Ego Death (Beaten To D... Decibel 1996
Industrial Madness (4xCD, Comp) Collapser (Spahn Ranch... Cleopatra 1997
Testify (CD, Maxi) No More Tears (Spahn R... Cleopatra 1997
Demagnetized / Remagnetized (CD) Cryonica (Spahn Ranch ... Nightbreed Recordings 1998
Desire (CD) Motion Of Love (Spahn ... Cleopatra 1998
In To The Mix II - The Second Coming (2xCD, Comp) Cars (Spahn Ranch Mix) Hypnotic 1998
Re-Bound (CD, Comp) In Denial (Spahn Ranch... Mutiny Records 1998
The Mix (CD, Album, Comp) Cars (Spahn Ranch Mix) Cleopatra 1998
Unholy Roller (CD, Comp, Dig) He Who Holds The Light... Cleopatra 1998
A Tribute To Guns N' Roses: Appetite For Reconstruction (CD) You're Crazy (Spahn Ra... Cleopatra 1999
A Tribute To Van Halen: Hot For Remixes (CD) Everybody Wants Some (... Cleopatra 1999
Greatest Hits Remixed (CD) Rainfall (Spahn Ranch ... Cleopatra 1999
InSoc Recombinant (CD, Comp, Album + CD-ROM) Think (Spahn Ranch Mix) Cleopatra 1999
InSoc Recombinant (CD, Comp, Album) Think (Spahn Ranch Mix) Aphex Music 1999
The Best Of Christian Death Featuring Rozz Williams (CD, Comp) Cervix Couch (One By O... Cleopatra 1999
Cheap Dream: Cheap Trick Tribute (CD) Surrender (Spahn Ranch... Cleopatra 2000
Response Stimuli (CD) Exorcise The Living Negative Gain Productions 2000
The Greatest Hits Remixed (2 versions) Dancing In Berlin (Spa... Cleopatra 2000
The Song Remains Remixed - A Tribute To Led Zeppelin (CD) Black Dog (Spahn Ranch... Anagram Records 2000
Milkin' It For All It's Worth (CD, Comp, Enh) Kontorted (Spahn Ranch... Cleopatra 2001
Remix Project (CD, Dig) Mr. Brown (Spahn Ranch... Silver Star 2002
Decade Of Machines (2xCD) Cryonica (Spahn Ranch ... Cleopatra 2005
Appears On:
Thugs 'n' Kisses (CD, Smplr) Core Re-constriction Records 1995
Non-Stop Ride (CD, Comp, Sli) Vortex Cleopatra 2004
Fish In A Bag: The Dubiously Essential See Colin Slash (2 versions) Heretic's Fork Sandwichland Recordings 2007
Tracks Appear On:
Grid Slinger (LP) Breath & Taxes (Deduct... Re-constriction Records, Cleopatra 1993
Industrial Revolution (2xCD) Mind Riot CEMA Special Markets, Cleopatra 1993
The Whip (Comp) (3 versions) Machine Politics Jungle Records ... 1993
Body Rapture Vol. 4 (CD, Comp) Succumber (Blacklist Mix) Zoth Ommog 1994
Industrial Revolution - Second Edition (2xCD) Succumber (Remix) CEMA Special Markets, Cleopatra 1994
Mysterious Encounters (Comp) (2 versions) Anti-Body (Alternate Mix) Cleopatra 1994
The Colours Of Zoth Ommog (Comp) (2 versions) Failsafe Zoth Ommog 1994
Totentanz - The Best Of Zoth Ommog (2xCD, Comp) Succumber Cleopatra 1994
A Saucerful Of Pink - A Tribute To Pink Floyd (2 versions) One Of These Days Cherry Red ... 1995
Enchantments (CD) Breath And Taxes (Dedu... Cleopatra 1995
Gothic Industrial Alternative Visuals (VHS) Breath And Taxes Cleopatra 1995
Industrial Revolution First Edition (VHS) Breath And Taxes Cleopatra 1995
Moonraker Vol. II (2xCD) Heretics Fork Sub Terranean 1995
The Digital Space Between Vol. 2 (CD) Forceps (Fezmix) Cleopatra 1995
There Is No Time (4xCD, Comp) One Of These Days Ras Dva Records 1995
Industrial Revolution Second Edition (VHS) Locusts (Censored Vers... Cleopatra 1996
Industrial Revolution: 3rd Edition Rare & Unreleased (2xCD) Vortex (Extended Mix) Cleopatra 1996
Sound-Line Vol. 4 (CD, Comp) Locusts (Plague Mix) Side-Line 1996
Vertigo Compilation 03/1996 (CD) Locusts (Pygmy Childre... Celtic Circle Productions 1996
Wired Injections (Comp) (2 versions) Heretic's Fork Cleopatra 1996
Awake The Machines - On The Line Vol. 2 (2xCD, Comp) Laurels Out Of Line, Out Of Line, Sub/Mission Records 1997
Covered In Black: An Industrial Tribute To The Kings Of High Voltage AC/DC (2 versions) Shot Down In Flames Cleopatra 1997
Industrial Madness (4xCD, Comp) The Judas Cradle Cleopatra 1997
Industrial Mix Machine (2xCD) Heretic's Fork (Belief... Cleopatra 1997
Industrial War: The Agony And The Ecstasy Of Industrial Music (CD, Comp) Locusts Shanachie 1997
Resonance (CD) Fire Lives In The Hear... Decibel 1997
Spiritual Vibes: The International Spirits Of Electronic Dance (CD) In The Aftermath (Astr... Hypnotic 1997
Transmissions From Satan Claus (CD, Comp, Promo, Car) In The Aftermath Out Of Line, Sub/Mission Records 1997
Apocalypse Now Vol. 2 (2xCD, Comp) In The Aftermath (Astr... Sub Terranean, Sub Terranean 1998
Burning From The Outside (CD) Heretic's Fork Cleopatra 1998
Cyberl@b (Comp) (2 versions) Embodied Nuclear Blast 1998
Electronic Lust V.1 (2xCD, Comp) In The Aftermath (Low ... Orkus 1998
Future Wave (CD) Hertic's Fork Cleopatra 1998
Hymns Of The Warlock - A Tribute To Skinny Puppy (Comp) (2 versions) Dig It Cleopatra ... 1998
The Black Bible (4xCD, Comp) An Exit Cleopatra 1998
The Flatline Compilation (2xCD) Locusts Flatline Records 1998
The World's Greatest Club Collection!: Remixed Smash Hits (CD, Comp) Vortex (Uberzone Remix) Alphawave 1998
Trancespotting II (CD, Comp) In The Aftermath (Astr... Hypnotic 1998
Ultimate Drum 'N' Bass (CD, Comp) The Mark Inside (Hustl... DG-Records 1998
ZilloScope: New Signs & Sounds 11/98 (CD, Smplr) The Conversation Zillo 1998
Awake The Machines Vol. 2 (2xCD) Remnants (CKultür Mut... Out Of Line, Sub/Mission Records 1999
Electro Club Attack - Shot Two (2xCD) The Warmth Of Silence XXC, Zoomshot Media Entertainment 1999
Elegy - Numéro 4 (CD, Smplr) Heretic's Fork Elegy 1999
Five Years Of Electronic Tears (2xCD) The Conversation, In T... Cyberware Productions 1999
Industrial Meltdown (3xCD) Forceps Cleopatra 1999
Kaleidoscope #6 (CD) Heretic's Fork Kaleidoscope (2) 1999
The Complete History Of Zoth Ommog: Totentanz (4xCD) Succumber Cleopatra 1999
Virgin Voices / A Tribute To Madonna - Volume One (2 versions) Swim Cleopatra ... 1999
We Will Follow / A Tribute to U2 (CD) I Will Follow Cleopatra 1999
Cleopatra 2000 (CD, Smplr) Remnants Cleopatra 2000
Cleopatra Presents The Darkest Millennium (A Gothic, Industrial, And Synth Pop Collection) (CD, Comp, Ltd) Remnants Cleopatra 2000
Covered In Nails: A Tribute To Nine Inch Nails (CD) That's What I Get Cleopatra 2000
Covered In Nails: A Tribute To Nine Inch Nails (CD, Comp) That's What I Get Anagram Records 2000
Cyberpolis - A Darker Dancefloor Vol 1 (CD) Remnants Cyberpolis 2000
Dark Noise 2000 (CD) Test My Reaction Cleopatra 2000
Darken My Fire: A Gothic Tribute To The Doors (Comp) (2 versions) Strange Days Cleopatra ... 2000
Darkwave: Music Of The Shadows Vol. 2 (CD, Comp) Exit K-Tel International (USA), Inc. 2000
Don't Blow Your Cover: A Tribute To KMFDM (CD) Don't Blow Your Top Cleopatra 2000
Elektrauma 5 (2xCD) Heretic's Fork (Pygmy ... Triton 2000
Fahrenheit 451 - The Gothic Years & After (CD, Comp, Ltd) Antibody ('96 Remix) Cleopatra 2000
Gothic Industrial Madness (DVD, NTSC) Breath & Taxes, Locust... Music Video Distributors 2000
Gothic-Industrial: The Remixed Collection (CD) Compression Test (Uber... Cleopatra 2000
In To The Mix IV (2xCD, Comp) Vortex (Uberzone Remix) Hypnotic 2000
Platinum Girl / A Tribute To Blondie (CD) Dreaming Cleopatra 2000
The Very Best Of Industrial Revolution (CD) Vortex (Extended Mix) Cleopatra 2000
This Is Industrial (3xCD, Comp, Ltd) Breath And Taxes (Dedu... Cleopatra 2000
A Gothic-Industrial Tribute To Smashing Pumpkins (CD) Disarm Cleopatra 2001
Essential Industrial Masters (3xCD, Comp + Box) Dig It Big Eye Music 2001
Machineries Of Joy (2xCD, Ltd) Heretic's Fork Out Of Line 2001
Material Voices: A Vocal Tribute To Madonna (2xCD, Comp) Swim Delta Music 2001
Nachtfarben (CD, Comp, Dig) Destruction Electric Blue 2001
Signal To Noise: Reinforced Industrial Hits (CD) Dig It Cleopatra 2001
Sonic Seducer Cold Hands Seduction Vol. XIII (CD, Smplr, Enh) Destruction Sonic Seducer 2001
A Taste Of Sin (CD) The River Cleopatra 2002
Goth - The Ultimate Collection (2xDVD) Breath & Taxes, Locust... Music Video Distributors, Cleopatra 2002
Complete Trancespotting (4xCD) In The Aftermath (Astr... Hypnotic 2003
Dig It: A Tribute To Skinny Puppy (CD) Dig It Tributized 2003
This Is Neo-Goth (3xCD) Remnants Cleopatra 2003
Virgin Voices - A Tribute To Madonna - The Ultimate Collection (2xCD + Box) Swim Cleopatra, Cleopatra 2003
Piggy: A Tribute To Nine Inch Nails (CD, Album) That's What I Get Tributized 2004
Goth Industrial Club Anthems (3xCD, Comp) Vortex Cleopatra 2005
The Goth Anthology (3xCD, Comp + Box) Cesium 137 Metro Triples 2006
This Is Industrial Hits Of The '90's (2xCD, Comp + Box) Vortex (Extended Mix) Cleopatra 2007
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Review by Cyberdeath Jul 17, 2005 (edited over 4 years ago)
Spahn Ranch offers us the aggro side of Front 242 mixed with the electric insanity of Foetus Inc.

They are recorded by Cleopatra Records in America and by Zoth Ommog in Europe.

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