BLACKLIGHT BRAILLE-ELECTRIC CANTICLES OF THE BLACKLIGHT BRAILLE, LP, 1981, USA
This was the first outing under the Blacklight Braille moniker for these self described "fringe rockers", formerly known as as the hippy theatrical troupe cum band called Bitter Blood Street Theater. Jim posted both of those back in '08, as well a two late 80's/early 90's BB outings, but this here is the one that you've been waiting for, even if you didn't know it. Comprised of just two side long suites, Side A is highly reminiscent of the sorta DIY hippy sci-fi electronics and nutty narrative spieling encountered on Ian MacFarlane/Violet Lightening's albums and is a helluva lot of fun, but the real psychotropic meat swinging around here is the completely bonkers track "At A Rock Night Spot" that fills all of side B with blasting cosmic voids and balls out space rockin' in the mode of Melodic Energy Commission, The Happy Dragon Band and Mars Everywhere, all book-ended by yet more wonderfully fried blather. Thanks to blog friend Steve for this gem!
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9 comments:
holy guacamole this is cool!!! love it. thank u thank u thank u
Speaking of JIM, where is he????
Will he ever return? I miss him.
yeah, I miss Jim too. I've asked several times but never any response. you two must have had a falling out; otherwise, I'd think someone would explain what's up.
This is a real gem. I like it very much, 2nd part is genius. I dont like vocals in general, but these are of a serious kind of art.
Well, Jim, take care, and Eric, thank you.
Jorge, from Spain
I've had four or five of these albums, including this one, kicking around in my collection since I stole them from my college radio station in 1995. I had no idea what they were, but they sure looked entertaining. They are, but not in a way that I can play every day. Is there a discography around?
Robert MacMillan
I just picked up Greet the Fool at a local flea market. I can probably convert it over if you all would like it! I really love this blog it has provided a wonderful resource!
Hi Seth,
I'd be happy to receive and post this BB LP if you're willing to convert it and send me the link. Thanks for the offer! I can be reached at pantheonbar at gmail.com
Hi Blacklight Braille,
I love your music. I first got a taste of it when I was a teenager in New Orleans. It is deep and real. Really nice
ZMS
Wonder if there will ever be a Rapidshare link for this 'un....
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