Finally, finally, finally on CD, albeit an expensive Japanese edition. The label, Strange Days, has put in print a lot of the old Cramps titles, along with some other progressive and psychedelic standbys. Many of those have already been in print in some form or another fairly recently though.
These are the performers on Guisto Pio Motor Immobile and the late seventies Franco Battiato works, and the sound is extremely close to what you find on either of those examples, ie it's great. Fans of Harold Budd/Brian Eno collaborations or the aforementioned records shouldn't hesitate a second.
This edition is a mixed bag, but overall very good. The artwork is an exact replication of the original LP and the sound from the master tapes is terrific in quality. My one qualm is that the opening track of the CD has electronic tones that are not on the original press of the record. I would guess these were not intended to be on the album, but were sounds left on the master tape and so they somehow made their way onto this CD edition. Thankfully, it only goes on for a minute or so before the album begins, so turning the volume low then raising it shortly after it starts isn't too much of a pain.
Dear friends, you have printed the disc without to pay the rights. It is not a problem. In exchange I only ask to you to promote my work. We can be come to an agreement? I have 30 new ones cd to sell and I would recognize you a part of money for your interest. While gone on You Tube and you try to me
I embrace Raul Lovisoni
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Comment by raul lovisoni — February 14, 2008 @ 3:43 am
Dear Raul,
Thank you for posting your comment. It’s upsetting to learn that this was done without the proper rights management, but I assure you we had nothing to do with it. I only purchased the CD from a seller in a Japan and choose to write publicly on this blog about it. I’ve also sent you an email about the issue.
Very best regards,
TM
Comment by tm — February 18, 2008 @ 9:41 pm