For Amusement Only

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Before fully embracing his trademark neoclassical post-minimalism, Wim Mertens utilized the Soft Verdict moniker to explore the abrasive, mechanical sounds of burgeoning arcade culture. Built entirely around audio samples extracted from early video games and pinball machines, the avant-garde EP is a fascinating, highly repetitive oddity. It is widely recognized as an incredibly early, foundational precursor to modern chiptune music.