Crimson Testure Symposium

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Gretchen

A Young Person’s Guide to King Crimson is a compilation, 2LP set, released in 1976. The songs were selected by and quoted as “personal favorites” of Robert Fripp. The cover is in good shape and both LP’s are in excellent condition.

Notable Tracks:

“Epitaph”
“I talk to the Wind”
“Moonchild”
“The Court of the Crimson King”

Released in 1988 on the full length album, VIVIsectVI, “Testure” received a 12″ single release on red vinyl shortly after its controversial music video release. The name is said to be a combination of “testing” and “torture” as its lyrics demonize government animal testing, with graphic images shown in the music video. Side B includes the tracks “The Second Opinion” and “Serpents”. Cover and vinyl are both in great condition.

In spite of the title, this album does NOT contain any poetry. Melvin Stewart does provide narration in “Scenes from the city”, however there is no other spoken word on the album. Those who enjoy Mingus’ Mingus Ah Um album will recognize “Slippers” as it forms the basis of “Open Letter to Duke”. This copy is sealed.

Personnel:

Jimmy Knepper – Trombone
Shafi Hadi – Tenor and Alto Sax
Bill Hardman – Trumpet
Clarence Shaw – Trumpet
Dannie Richmond – Drums
Horace Parlan – Piano
Bob Hammer – Piano

Easy Biting Stardust

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Gretchen

Released in 71 on Mercury Records, this promo copy is a rare gem with production assistance from both Rod Stewart and Elton John.

Thank you Monk for once again re-releasing one of the best blues recording artists in 12″ format. When 75% of the song titles have the word Blues in them, you know you are doing right!

This orange label, first edition has just been marked down! Come get it before someone else does! It is in nothing less than mint condition!

Butthole Hooker Motels

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Gretchen

Recorded live at the Meridean in San Antonio, TX in 1984. Includes “Wichita Cathedral” and “Cowboy Bob”. Released on Alternative Tentacle Records with a special thanks noted to River City Music of San Antonio.

“All Rights Up Your Butt”

A great compilation of works by the late, great, John Lee Hooker. Side A consists of recordings from Detroit via 1949-1950, side B via 1954 (5 songs per side). “Let Your Daddy Ride” and “Good Rockin’ Mama” make this European import a must have. Printed in 2010 on Doxy.

The inner sleeve says it best….

“…..Some of this music is in the movie. Some of this music is not in the movie…Some of the music that’s in the movie is not in the album. Some of the music that was written for the movie is not in the movie or the album. ….Some of the situations described in the song texts are real. Some of them are not so real….”

Composed and orchestrated by Frank Zappa. Performed with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

Random Cloud 8 Gems

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Gretchen

Rolling Stone Mags

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Gretchen

Only three issues apart from one another, these super collectable 1972 Rolling Stone Magazines both feature articles by Hunter S. Thompson as well as art from Ralph Steadman. Come check them out in Cloud 8 Records at the store!

Slim Pogues

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Gretchen

Released in 1973 on Acrobat Records, Soul Blues is a late release for Memphis Slim (aka John Len Chatman) who began slamming keys and singing the blues in honky-tonks and dance halls in Memphis in the 1930’s. While his art certainly grew over his 50+ years of playing, he stayed true to jump-blues on this later release, pounding away on the keys in his notorious style. Tracks of note include “Cold Blooded Woman” and “Big Bertha”. This is an original pressing and the vinyl is in great shape with slight wear on the cover.

Known for their Irish folk/Punk Rock hybrid stylings, The Pogues introduced Spanish and Middle Eastern Folk along with Jazz influences on their 1988 release, If I Should Fall From Grace With God. The utilization of a full drum kit for the first time, as well as the addition of multi-instrumentalist Terry Woods and bassist Darryl Hunt to the group, make this a landmark album for The Pogues. Staying true to their political activism, heard in the lyrics of many of their songs, this release is loaded with legendary ballads like, “Thousands Are Sailing” and “Streets of Sorrow/Birmingham Six”. This is an original pressing with both the vinyl and cover in great condition.

Three Times a Lady

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Gretchen

Midnight Meat Puppets Stage

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Gretchen

Stage, released in 1978 on RCA, was Bowie’s second live album. A culmination of live performances recorded in Philadelphia, Boston, and Providence, it mostly includes material from his three previous albums: Station to Station, Low, and Heroes (and for nostalgia’s sake, five select songs from The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars). Direct instrument and microphone feeds made for a high fidelity recording and an almost perfect emulation of studio quality, with crowd noise at a minimum. This import European pressing is rare in Blue Vinyl as most were translucent yellow.

A departure from their self-titled debut album, consisting mostly of grunge and harsh vocals, Meat Puppets II is an eclectic collection of songs covering many genres from country, rock, slow acoustic, hard rock, and the occasional psychedelic guitar effect. Released in 1984 on SST Records, this is an epic record with legendary songs like “Lake of Fire”, “Oh, me”, and “New Gods”. In April 1984, Rolling Stone’s Kurt Loder gave the release a raving review, saying it was “one of the funniest and most enjoyable albums of the year……this band has developed beyond thrash music to become a kind of cultural trash compacter”. This original pressing is in great condition.

One of the greatest jazz albums of all time, ‘Round About Midnight is a landmark album in “hard bop.” Released in 1955, it was Davis’ debut album with Columbia Records. Taking its name from the Thelonius Monk song, “Round Midnight,” (Track 1, Side A) this album marks Miles Davis’ come back after a long struggle with heroin addiction. This sealed, deluxe import repress from 2009 is mint and priced to sell.

Top Hat

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Gretchen

This is a beautiful gentleman’s collapsable top hat from the 1920’s (my guess) $120.

Talking Dark Pearl

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Gretchen

Remain in Light, released on Sire Records in 1980, was an attempt by Talking Heads to dispell notions of frontman and lead vocalist David Byrne, ‘leading a back up band”. One of the first new wave albums to utilize series of samples and loops, it merges many genres and was acclaimed for its sonic experimentation. Talking Heads’ “magnum opus”.

After a long battle with former management, resulting in years of legal troubles, in 1978 Springsteen released a somewhat less commercial album than his four prior (most previous, Born to Run) titled, Darkness on the Edge of Town. Van Zandt is given formal credit for his contribution to production assistance on this appropriately named, dark, and often lyrically morose album. This vinyl is in mint condition, in it’s original shrink.

Certified quadruple platinum, released in 1971, Pearl was the final album with Joplin’s direct participation, and the only one recorded with the her final touring unit, The Full Tilt Boogie Band. With hits like “Me and Bobby McGee”, “Get it While you Can”, and “Mercedes Benz”, this promo copy vinyl is a must have for any Joplin fan.

DOLLY PYTHON

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