Pitchfork: More Arthur Russell Recordings on the Way

More Arthur Russell Recordings on the Way

Audika Records is at it again. The label famed for its comprehensive collection of rare Arthur Russell recordings is all lined up to release yet another batch of material from the legendary cellist/composer/singer/disco man.

The newest addition to Audika's Russell catalogue, Springfield, is ready to go and slated for release this coming Tuesday, September 12 (CD with bonus track) and September 26 (double vinyl).

"Springfield" (the song) is one of the last compositions ever created by Russell. He recorded over four hours of tracking with the goal of getting together with a producer for the piece's completion. His efforts will now be rewarded, as the DFA recently edited and completed Russell's original recording. With the exception of minimal keyboards, no overdubs were used for the final product, and three versions are included on the disc, with separate vocal takes. The remaining four tracks on Springfield (three on the vinyl edition) are culled from the 1985 unreleased work, Corn.

The LP is meant to be a companion album to 2004's Calling Out of Context.

Tracklist:

01 Springfield
02 Springfield (DFA remix)
03 Springfield (Detail)
04 See My Brother, He's Jumping Out (Let's Go Swimming #1)
05 Corn #3
06 Hiding Your Present from You (CD only)
07 You Have Did the Right Thing When You Put That Skylight In