Recorded in the late '80s, The Lion for Real consists primarily of brief poems set to avant-jazz. Producer Hal Willner has assembled a group that at various times features Marc Ribot, Bill Frisell and Arto Lindsay, and they skillfully navigate the emotional tones and wit in Ginsberg's poems. This doesn't contain any of Ginsberg's major works, but it's a welcome reminder of his irascible humor and mischievousness. [The 1997 reissue of The Lion for Real contains two bonus tracks, including "The Ballad of the Skeltons," which ...
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Recorded in the late '80s, The Lion for Real consists primarily of brief poems set to avant-jazz. Producer Hal Willner has assembled a group that at various times features Marc Ribot, Bill Frisell and Arto Lindsay, and they skillfully navigate the emotional tones and wit in Ginsberg's poems. This doesn't contain any of Ginsberg's major works, but it's a welcome reminder of his irascible humor and mischievousness. [The 1997 reissue of The Lion for Real contains two bonus tracks, including "The Ballad of the Skeltons," which features instrumental support from the unlikely pair of Paul McCartney and Phillip Glass.] ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi
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Seller's Description:
Bingham/Bingham/Gin; Blair/Ginsberg; Carney/Carney/Ginsb; Frisell/Ginsberg; Ginsberg/Pickett; Ginsberg/Ribot;... Very Good. Used-Very Good Condition. Case and disc(s) is in great condition with no significant scratches or marks. Includes original artwork and liner notes when applicable.
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Produced by Hal Wilner. Includes Scribble / Complaint of the Skeleton To Time / Xmas Gift / To Aunt Rose / The Lion For Real / Refrain / The Shrouded Stranger / Gregory Corso's Story / Cleveland, The Flats / The End / Stanzas: Written At Night in Radio City / Sunset / Hum Bom! / Kral Majales / Guru / Ode To Failure. Cassette. New. Factory Sealed.
