Arthur Russell - Calling Out Of Context (2004)

Charles Arthur Russell Jr. (1952 – April 4, 1992) was an American cellist, composer, singer, and disco artist. While he found the most success in dance music, Russell's career bridged New York's downtown, rock, and dance music scenes. His collaborators ranged from Philip Glass to David Byrne to Nicky Siano. Boomkat wrote: "Mostly the material here is derived from two unreleased albums worth, a 1985 test pressing entitled 'Corn' and a long planned album for Rough Trade, worked on between 1986 - 90 and eventually shelved when Russell became too ill to complete, or let go of his material. 'The Platform On The Ocean' could sit alongside Joy Division's best work, yet always there Arthur's curious, optimistic vocal - lifting us away from the corporeal into true mantric territories. The lyrical preoccupations with american upbringing and life could perhaps be found in an imaginary midpoint somewhere between Frank O'Hara's 'Lunch poems' and Billy Collins. His beloved cello and drum machine experiments still sound vital and completely innovative."

The second track "The Platform On The Ocean" struck me down while on the road in Sweden. It felt like some kind of flashback. I knew this is very special.

Watch out for this Arthur Russell documentary: Wild Combination !

Get the album here: Arthur Russell - Calling Out Of Context (224 Kbps)

And enjoy !