Arthur Russell - The Sleeping Bag Sessions 2LP

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Arthur Russell The Sleeping Bag Sessions 2LP

label:: Traffic
format:: 2LP
25 off flash sale:: $14.96
lab price:: $19.95
item #:: fr-2018

the lab review

You already know about Arthur Russell from disco classics like "Is It All Over My Face" and "Go Bang" (maybe you even watched the recent documentary), but do you know about all the early/mid-80's work he did on his own Sleeping Bag label? This awesome compilation collects the gems you might've slept-on or never came across. Whether its early hip-hop boogie (Sounds Of JHS 126 Brooklyn's "Chill Pill(1)"), left field electro beats (Bonzo Goes To Washington's "5 Minutes(2)"), or underground disco bangers (Felix's "Tiger Stripes(3)" and You Can't Hold Me Down(4)"), Arthur's genius echoes through and through. Don't forget to check out the rare Walter Gibbons mix of "Go Bang!(5)" that tones down the vocals and puts more emphasis on the acoustic rhythm section and the cool Indian Ocean stuff(6) that gives a shine to some of Arthur's vocal work. 10 tracks total. Recommended.

reviewed by snackmaster 03/27/2009

lab recommended

tracklist
play audio	PLAY ALL
play audio	Bonzo Goes To Washington 5 Minutes - B-B-B Bombling Mix
play audio	Felix Tiger Stripes - Extended Version
play audio	Felix You Cant Hold Me Down - Extended Version
	Clandestine Radio Rhythm (S-I-G-N-A-L-S-M-A-R-T) - Extra Cheese Mix
play audio	Sounds Of JHS 126 Chill Pill - Underwater Mix
play audio	Indian Ocean Treehouse - Extended Bootleg Edit
play audio	Dinosaur L Go Bang! - Walter Gibbons Mix
	Bonzo Goes To Washington 5 Minutes - R-R-R Radio Mix
play audio	Clandestine Radio Rhythm (S-I-G-N-A-L-S-M-A-R-T) - Dub Mix