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09-27-2005, 05:49 PM
"Spare Ass Annie and Other Tales (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000005HTW/opiophilecom-20?creative=327641&camp=14573&link_code=as1)" - WSB
I'm not sure why I never posted this before. This was always an all-time favorite of mine. Someone gave me a copy of this about ten years ago, and I've recommended it to I don't know how many people.
It's basically the works of William S Burroughs mixed with trip-hop and dub. Some of the classics are there and the title track is fantastic.
Definitely something to check out, I'll try and attach a sample...
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000005HTW.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000005HTW/opiophilecom-20?creative=327641&camp=14573&link_code=as1)
In 1992, producer Hal Willner returned to William S. Burroughs' home in Lawrence, Kansas, to record the follow-up to the excellent "Dead City Radio." This time, the author's words are paired up with beats and loops provided by Michael Franti and Rono Tse of the alternative rap group Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy. Burroughs' characteristic voice has been set to everything from orchestral pieces to screaming guitar feedback, and Franti's jazz-influenced music adds a new flavor to the list. Bay Area hero Charlie Hunter also contributes some guitar work to the album. The selections include readings from seven of his books ("Naked Lunch," "Interzone," "Nova Express," "The Western Lands," "The Cat Inside," "The Last Words of Dutch Schultz" and "Exterminator!") as well as some ad-libbed interludes. The epic "Junky's Christmas" was also made into a 20-minute animated short film, and is an alternate version of the story told on "The Priest They Called Him" EP. This album was released during somewhat of a Burroughs revival. He appeared on Ministry's "Just One Fix," collaborated with Tom Waits on "The Black Rider," and a reworked version of "Words Of Advice" was included on Material's "Hallucination Engine." Burroughs is in fine form here, and Franti and company do a wonderful job of backing him up. Sadly, this project was the last we'd hear of the talented Disposable Heroes before they disbanded, with Michael Franti moving on to form Spearhead. Recommended to both followers of WSB and fans of Michael Franti's work.
Click me to play if the attachment doesn't work. (http://mms.content.loudeye.com/600111/n/000/43/81/0004381_0102_00_0690.wma)
I'm not sure why I never posted this before. This was always an all-time favorite of mine. Someone gave me a copy of this about ten years ago, and I've recommended it to I don't know how many people.
It's basically the works of William S Burroughs mixed with trip-hop and dub. Some of the classics are there and the title track is fantastic.
Definitely something to check out, I'll try and attach a sample...
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000005HTW.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000005HTW/opiophilecom-20?creative=327641&camp=14573&link_code=as1)
In 1992, producer Hal Willner returned to William S. Burroughs' home in Lawrence, Kansas, to record the follow-up to the excellent "Dead City Radio." This time, the author's words are paired up with beats and loops provided by Michael Franti and Rono Tse of the alternative rap group Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy. Burroughs' characteristic voice has been set to everything from orchestral pieces to screaming guitar feedback, and Franti's jazz-influenced music adds a new flavor to the list. Bay Area hero Charlie Hunter also contributes some guitar work to the album. The selections include readings from seven of his books ("Naked Lunch," "Interzone," "Nova Express," "The Western Lands," "The Cat Inside," "The Last Words of Dutch Schultz" and "Exterminator!") as well as some ad-libbed interludes. The epic "Junky's Christmas" was also made into a 20-minute animated short film, and is an alternate version of the story told on "The Priest They Called Him" EP. This album was released during somewhat of a Burroughs revival. He appeared on Ministry's "Just One Fix," collaborated with Tom Waits on "The Black Rider," and a reworked version of "Words Of Advice" was included on Material's "Hallucination Engine." Burroughs is in fine form here, and Franti and company do a wonderful job of backing him up. Sadly, this project was the last we'd hear of the talented Disposable Heroes before they disbanded, with Michael Franti moving on to form Spearhead. Recommended to both followers of WSB and fans of Michael Franti's work.
Click me to play if the attachment doesn't work. (http://mms.content.loudeye.com/600111/n/000/43/81/0004381_0102_00_0690.wma)