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BLACKWELL'S RECORD OF THE WEEK

Sep 16, 2022

BLACKWELL'S RECORD OF THE WEEK
The Cigarette Bums
Strange b/w Sunrise (Over Garbage)
scum stats: limited to 100 copies. Mine has a cover I can't seem to find evidence of anywhere else, for what it's worth.
I don't know how long I've been in possession of this single, but something shifted or moved in my office this week to the point that EVERYONE who's stepped foot in here has commented on it. I don't think I've listened to it previously and am not even sure where it came from. I may have a problem.
A-side leads in with drum heavy sitar groove, lots of percussion shakers and the like. Very 1968 UK via Marrakesh caftans and bead curtains kinda vibes here. The flip is like a rag-tag spaghetti Western theme on a budget, largely vocal-less, chugging along like a horses hooves, some whistling, liberal usage of fuzz guitars. All in all, a strong statement. I digs this.
I mean...it's the glued on glitter that grabs your attention...but the tunes will keep you coming back.

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Tommy S.

Whoaah Whooah!!

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