One of John Cale's very finest solo efforts, Paris 1919 is also among his most accessible records, one which grows in depth and resonance with each successive listen. A consciously literary work -- the songs even bear titles like "Child's Christmas in Wales," "Macbeth," and "Graham Greene" -- Paris 1919 is close in spirit to a collection of short stories; the songs are richly poetic, enigmatic period pieces strongly evocative of their time and place. Chris Thomas' production is appropriately lush and sweeping, with many tracks set to orchestral accompaniment; indeed, there's little here to suggest either Cale's noisy, abrasive past or the chaos about to resurface in his subsequent work -- for better or worse, his music never achieved a similar beauty again.
Here are some worthwhile reissues, archival releases, or comps from 2006 that I purchased, in no particular order:John Cale: Paris 1919 (Deluxe Edition)The Comsat Angels: Waiting For A Miracle; Sleep No More; Time Considered As A Helix Of Semi-Precious StonesThe Sound: The Dutch Radio Recordings Vol. 1-5Neil Young & The Crazy Horse: Live At The Fillmore East 1970Dead Moon: Echoes Of The PastSiouxs
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Here are some worthwhile reissues, archival releases, or comps from 2006 that I purchased, in no particular order:John Cale: Paris 1919 (Deluxe Edition)The Comsat Angels: Waiting For A Miracle; Sleep No More; Time Considered As A Helix Of Semi-Precious StonesThe Sound: The Dutch Radio Recordings Vol. 1-5Neil Young & The Crazy Horse: Live At The Fillmore East 1970Dead Moon: Echoes Of The PastSiouxs
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two dead grandparents and one new childa babygirl breathing bodies she'll nevermeet.dad's home from work,mother's staying, and you'llbe raised in sunlight,a fulllife of education.you'll growtolearnthat which excites you,raises goosebumpsfrom the perfect songorpainting, theoryordiscovery,triggeredwires they molded,outsidethemselvesin just the rightway—your coloredblanket hangs before you,raisesy.
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