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Artist: Arthur Russell
Track: Soon-To-Be Innocent Fun/Let’s See (from the album 'World of Echo')
Label: Rough Trade/Audika
Catalog#: RTRADCD208
Format: CD
Released: 2004
Country: UK
Credits: Arthur Russell - Vocals, Hand Percussion, Cello and Echoes.
Yes, I know, I bought a CD, but I just had to listen to this experimental album in crisp digital sound. Originally recorded in New York between 1985-86, 'World of Echo' is a wonderful, ethereal, haunting, one of a kind album, featuring sparsely arranged songs for cello and voice, fused with electronic echo and delay effects. This is one of Arthur Russell’s seminal works and it exemplifies the folky, idiosyncratic, singer-songwriter side of his diverse musical practice (Arthur was also a composer of orchestral music and produced disco and leftfield electro tracks). This album was originally released while Arthur was still alive and has since become quite a sought after piece amongst collectors. It's still definitely pushing the boundaries.
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