Featured Artist for 8/7/15:
Arthur Russell
Corn (Reissue)
Audika Records
2015
Since his untimely departure in 1992 at the age of 40, Arthur Russell and his music continues to evolve a captivating and prophetic voice. During his life, Russell collaborated with many notable artists – Bootsy Collins, Talking Heads, Phillip Glass, Jennifer Warnes, Allen Ginsburg, to name a few. Most noted for his affinity with the underground dance and disco scene in New York during the 1970s and 1980s, Russell melded a wide range of music genres – classical, disco, dub, experimental, folk, and rock into compositions that continue to attract new listeners. Nevertheless, to this day, his output remains an obscure enigma.
In Corn, one will encounter the familiar lo-fi sonic synthesis of drum machines, electronic pop coupled with cello and other distorted interludes that assembles a remarkably coherent series of songs. If you are looking to add an abstract spacey ensemble to your listen habits, this is the album for you. After the 3rd listen, I was hoping Audika holds additional materials in their Arthur Russell archive. And, that the label would not take another 7 years to release a new (reissue) album.
Arthur Russell, Corn (Reissue), Audika Records, 2015
One who finds the reissue of Corn by Arthur Russell of interest, and seeks out additional information on this innovative musician should check out: http://www.arthurrussellmovie.com/
