Wednesday, 3 September 2008

Galaxie 500 - On Fire

Rykodisc RCD10357. 1989


Recorded the year after Today (1989), again by Kramer at Noise New York, this follows the same basic formula of its predecessor. They've obviously been practising a bit, and they seem to be a little more forthright and confident in their delivery, especially the vocals. 

I must say I prefer the more delicate, almost apologetic presence of the first album, but this is still an absolute peach.

I really don't like people squawking away on harmonicas when they can't play them though. It ruins the start of Leave The Planet

Includes a nice version of Red Krayola's Victory Garden, a nice simple version of George Harrison's Isn't It A Pity, and shoegazing stroll through New Order's Ceremony that's most agreeable.

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