Album lore

Altitude 800, issued by EHR in 1985, presents a concise collection of six tracks by Rachid & Fethi, figures within the raï milieu. The album’s modest circulation and scant Last.fm footprint—10 listeners and 26 scrobbles—suggest it remains a rare artifact within the genre’s broader canon. Among its pieces, “O.D.B” stands out, alongside “Asteroide, V.2,” indicating a lean but deliberate set.The record exemplifies mid-80s raï’s characteristic blend of traditional melodies and emerging electronic textures, captured in a format that likely circulated in North African or French underground circles. Altitude 800’s sparse documentation enhances its allure for collectors seeking signals from the genre’s less heralded corners.

Album lore

Altitude 800, issued by EHR in 1985, presents a concise collection of six tracks by Rachid & Fethi, figures within the raï milieu. The album’s modest circulation and scant Last.fm footprint—10 listeners and 26 scrobbles—suggest it remains a rare artifact within the genre’s broader canon. Among its pieces, “O.D.B” stands out, alongside “Asteroide, V.2,” indicating a lean but deliberate set.The record exemplifies mid-80s raï’s characteristic blend of traditional melodies and emerging electronic textures, captured in a format that likely circulated in North African or French underground circles. Altitude 800’s sparse documentation enhances its allure for collectors seeking signals from the genre’s less heralded corners.