Russell, Arthur: World Of Echo (Vinyl 2xLP)

“In outer space you can’t take your drums - you take your mind”

Arthur Russell 1987

Out of print for over fifteen years, Arthur Russell’s most extraordinary work, World Of Echo,  sounds like nothing you have heard or will ever hear. 18 tracks are featured including drumless versions of his disco classics “Let’s Go Swimming”, “Tree House” and “Wax The Van” along with four previously unreleased tracks from Sketches From World Of Echo.

Originally released on LP in 1986, World Of Echo is a deeply intimate and meditative work of awe-inspiring grace and remains a timeless work of sublime beauty. Arthur’s aim was to achieve what he calls “the most vivid rhythmic reality”, with just cello, voice, and echoes. Arthur achieved all of this and more on one of the most amazing albums you will ever hear.

1. Tone Bone Kone
2. Soon-To-Be Innocent Fun/Let’s See
3. Answers Me
4. Being It
5. Place I Know/Kid Like You
6. She’s The Star/I Take This Time
7. Treehouse
8. See-Through
9. Hiding Your Present From You
10. Wax The Van
11. All-Boy All-Girl
12. Lucky Cloud
13. Tower Of Meaning/Rabbit’s Ear/Home Away From Home
14. Let’s Go Swimming
15. The Name Of The Next Song
16. Happy Ending
17. Canvas Home
18. Our Last Night Together