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This brave foray into conceptual art music produced a jaw-dropping reset on the 20th century pop perspective. The High Llamas engaged songwriting and production with an eye toward filmmaking. Digging through ephemera of choice vintages with post-modern zest, they struck a rich vein they could call their own – a kind of gothic Americana, formal aspects pushed to extremes. The spirit of discovery here can be vibrantly felt over 30 years later.
Tracklist
Side A
Giddy Strings
The Dutchman
Giddy and Gay
Easy Rod
Checking In, Checking Out
The Goat Strings
Up in the Hills
Side B
The Goat Looks On
Taog Skool No
Little Collie
Track Goes By
Let’s Have Another Look