Thursday, October 27, 2011

Venus in Cancer


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Robbie Basho's 1969 classic Takoma album Venus in Cancer. American primitive guitar at its finest. From Appalachian folk to Indian ragas, Basho's fret work and technique deliver a part spiritual, part cosmic, and part frightening dissonance of beauty. A pioneer in the free folk/drone sound today, Basho stands among the best beside Rose and Fahey,. Enjoy!

Friday, October 21, 2011

Live in Tasmania


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John Fahey Live in Tasmania in 1981, knocking out some of his classics in perfect form. Enjoy!

Gotham White


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NYC's Italian Horn, featuring Anthony Pappalardo, six song EP Gotham White. Washed out, dream pop, layered with synth and subtle muddled noise woven to created soundscaped pop songs. Debut album to be release on Dais records in the near future. Enjoy!

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Voice of Chuck


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The Lounge Lizards 1989, "tongue and cheek" jazz album Voice of Chuck. Enjoy!

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Holly


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New James Blackshaw EP Holly, out on important records. Two beautifully composed twelve-string guitar pieces backed with shades of piano, sax, clarinet, and flute by Charlotte Glasson. The A-sides title track Holly, delivers a sound of French impressionalism, where the B-side appeals to his Takoma roots, all with their own James Blackshaw delivery. As a composer, James Blackshaw only continues to progress, creating more and more beautiful compositions and style.

The Dance Of Death And Other Plantation Favorites


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John Fahey's Vol. 3: The Dance of Death & Other Plantation Favorites. Enjoy!

Sunday, October 9, 2011

Bad as Me (anticipation)


With Tom Wait's first album in 7 years right around the corner, I thought I'd share some enthusiasm. Here are the first two singles from Bad As Me. Enjoy!

Tom Waits - Bad As Me by antirecords

Tom Waits - Back In The Crowd by antirecords