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- Summary: The album features 21 tracks never before released by the late singer/songwriter Arthur Russell.
- Record Label: Audika
- Genre(s): Rock, Folk
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UncutIt features tracks recorded with rock outfits like The Flying Hearts which recall Jonathan Richman and Lou Reed; minimal, folksy miniatures that sound a ltttle like John Martyn or James Taylor; and a string of delicious, whimsical synth-pop songs that are as good as anything in the early-'80s canon. [Dec 2008, p.115]
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Love Is overtaking Me is just another reason to mourn Russell's far too early loss.
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The tracks currently being dusted off in his archive, however, have so far been dependably strong, despite being mostly unfinished tracks of incredible musical variety.
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MojoThat these and a tranche of equally alluring gems were never released during Russell's lifetime only adds to their poignancy. [Dec 2008, p.104]
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Love letters, brief smiles, a touch on the arm, friends, and pets abound; throughout, Russell poignantly captures and echoes life's ephemeral delights.
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Culled from the 1,000 tapes he left behind on his death in 1992, this collection showcases an immense, eclectic talent.
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Q MagazineIt's clear Russell was a true renaissance man, as at home with thoughtful guitar pop as he was with New York disco. [Dec 2008, p.143]
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