NEW RELEASE. David Axelrod, Earth Rot

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Etichete: David Axelrod, Earth Rot, Now-again Records

Artist: David Axelrod

Title: Earth Rot

Genre: Jazz

Label: Now-Again Records

Format: CD

Release Date: OUT NOWï»¿

Includes never before issued instrumentals and a 32-page booklet; a new audiophile transfer directly from Axelrod’s original EQ’d masters

"Earth Rot" is visionary composer/arranger/producer David Axelrod’s third album, and the last of his Capitol trilogy. Recorded as a concept album about the decrepit state of the environment in 1970 Los Angeles, and scheduled for release on the first Earth Day, it features choral vocals and marks a departure for Axelrod’s signature sound, which would take on a jazzier feel in the 1970s.

This definitive version of "Earth Rot," overseen by Now-Again’s, Eothen Alapatt, in conjunction with Axelrod’s Estate, fulfills a request Axelrod made while alive – to see the instrumentals of this album, never before released, issued. They see release here as the second half of a deluxe CD reissue.

This is an audiophile reissue, with the vocal version transferred directly from Axelrod’s original master tapes at Capitol Records by Ron McMaster. The master was approved by Axelrod’s son, Michael, who adapted ancient lyrics for the album in one of three collaborative projects he did with his father.

Contains a 32-page booklet that delves into Axelrod’s incredible life and music, replete with never before published photos and an interview.

“There are very few people who see the Grand Picture of the Universe and understand the Nothingness that it all comes from. There are even fewer who can express these ideas through music - David could do it all.”

– T-Ra

Tracklisting

1. The Warnings

Part I • Part II • Part III • Part IV

2. The Signs

Part I • Part II • Part III

3. The Warnings (Instrumentals)

Part I (Instrumental) • Part II (Instrumental)

Part III (Instrumental) • Part IV (Instrumental)

4. The Signs (Instrumentals)

Part I (Instrumental) • Part II (Instrumental)

Part III (Instrumental)