Saturday, July 10, 2010

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:

  1. peskypeskyJuly 10, 2010 at 8:07 PM

    holy guacamole this is cool!!! love it. thank u thank u thank u

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  2. frostymugJuly 12, 2010 at 10:43 AM

    Speaking of JIM, where is he????
    Will he ever return? I miss him.

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  3. AnonymousJuly 15, 2010 at 1:24 PM

    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.

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  4. AnonymousJuly 23, 2010 at 8:11 AM

    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

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  5. Robert MacMillanNovember 2, 2010 at 1:04 PM

    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

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  6. Seth GoodwinDecember 30, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    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!

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  7. vdoandsoundDecember 31, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    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

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  8. AnonymousJune 6, 2012 at 9:05 PM

    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

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  9. AnonymousAugust 5, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    Wonder if there will ever be a Rapidshare link for this 'un....

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