Earth Rot
The last in his capitol trilogy, Earth Rot is visionary composer / arranger / producer David Axelrod’s third album.
Artist: David Axelrod
Genre: Soul
Label: Now Again
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Recorded as a concept album about the decrepit state of the environment in 1970 Los Angeles, and scheduled for release on the first Earth Day, it features choral vocals and marks a departure for Axelrod_„Žs signature sound, which would take on ajazzier feel in the 1970s. This definitive version of Earth Rot, overseen by Now-Again_„Žs Eothen Alapatt in conjunction with Axelrod_„Žs Estate, fulfills a request Axelrod made while alive _„_to see the instrumentals of this album, never before released, issued. They see release here as the second LP in a 2LP set. This is an audiophile reissue, with the vocal version lacquered directly from Axelrod_„Žs original master tapes at Capitol Records by Ron McMaster. The master was approved by Axelrod_„Žs son Michael,who adapted ancient lyrics for the album in one of three collaborative projects he did with his father. Contains a 28 page booklet that delves into Axelrod_„Žs incredible life and music, replete with never before published photos and an interview.
About the artist
David Axelrod was an American composer, arranger, and producer. After starting out as a staff producer for record companies specializing in jazz, Axelrod became known by the mid-1960s in soul and jazz circles for his recording skills.
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