Browse by Artist: AXELROD, DAVID

Artist:	AXELROD, DAVID
Title:	Earth Rot
Label:	CAPITOL
Format:	LP
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	SKAO 456LP

Exact repro vinyl edition. "The third Axelrod album, originally issued by Capitol in 1970. Subtitled 'A Musical Comment On The State Of the Environment,' this features lyrics adapted by Michael T. Axelrod from The Book Of Isaiah, The Old Testament and 'Song Of The Earth Spirit', a Navajo origin legend. A concept album evolving around ecological doom, this features choral-based arrangements, fierce jazz-like structure and a very compelling, very flat-out weird atmosphere."

Artist:	AXELROD, DAVID
Title:	Song of Innocence
Label:	CAPITOL
Format:	LP
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	ST 2982HLP

Exact repro vinyl edition. "First Axelrod solo LP, originally issued by Capitol in 1968. A known jazz and soul producer at that point (Electric Prunes, Nat Adderly, etc.), he combined orchestral production techniques into the realms of psychedelic rock and soundtrackian aura. Sparse production and the habit of inserting long, clean drum breaks assured him coveted sampling status for over a decade now (see DJ Shadow, many others). Song of Innocence is a beautifully-arranged suite in seven parts, inspired by the writings of William Blake. Composed, arranged and produced by David Axelrod."

Artist:	AXELROD, DAVID
Title:	Seriously Deep
Label:	DUSTY GROOVE
Format:	CD
Price:	$13.00
Catalog #:	DGA 3008CD

"First time on CD for one of the rarest albums ever from funky maestro David Axelrod -- the producer known for his work with The Electric Prunes on Reprise, and a string of late '60s classics on Capitol Records! This mid '70s set for Polydor has Axelrod working in a jazz funk mode -- much more electric than before, with heavy keyboards from Crusader Joe Sample, thundering drums from Ndugu Chancler, reeds from Jerome Richardson and Ernie Watts, vibes from Gary Coleman, and a nice undercurrent of strings as well. There's a subtle dose of fusion in the mix, but one that's never too jamming -- and Axelrod always maintains his trademark sense of space and timing -- turning the simplest musical measure into the kind of groove that holds up well into the 21st century. The album's a favorite of sample hounds and crate diggers, and is incredibly hard to find on vinyl."

Artist:	AXELROD, DAVID
Title:
Label:	MO'WAX (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$23.00
Catalog #:	MW 141 CD

Original UK copies of 2001 release of self-titled album, a surprise release on Mo'Wax. Features previously unreleased backing tracks from the late 60s, with some new finishing touches. Very strong classic Axelrod feel, in the spirt of his albums Songs of Innocence & Songs of Experience. From DJ Shadow's liner notes: "...the material on this album, as fresh as it sounds, was written over thirty years ago. Always the visionary, David had been toying with the concept of recording an album for Reprise based on Goethe's Faust (he often used literary and political themes for inspiration). Interpretive lyrics were written by Steven Poncher. Since each of the songs had already been written as lead sheets, Axelrod went into the studio and recorded the rhythm tracks. At the end of the session, an acetate was cut, as a reference. Unfortunately, due to an internal problem at Warners, the tracks remained shelved in anticipation of completion." Axelrod was in touch with Mo'wax in 1999 and eventually was convinced to complete work on this project. Seven of the 9 tracks make use of the original acetate tracks, with additional strings and texturing. There are also 2 new tracks, which feature vocals from M.C. Ras Koss and Lou Rawls. More Shadow: "Listen to the arrangements, listen to the way Carol Kaye's bass dances around Howard Roberts' guitar, listen to the way Earl Palmer's snare cracks, listen to the awesome command of melody. This is the David Axelrod sound. L.A. bred and ahead of its time. Thirty-three years later, finger still on the pulse."

Previous Page Index of Artists Next Page