RAYLAND BAXTER Wide Awake (2018 UK/EU/US limited
edition 10-track LP pressed on Orange Vinyl - Deftly
produced by Butch Walker, the record infuses Baxter's
easygoing, soulful sound with British Invasion melodies and
rock and roll swagger, marrying lean, muscular songwriting
with adventurous, inventive arrangements. It's a cutting,
insightful collection, one that takes a sardonic view the
violence, greed, and division that seem to define the modern
American landscape. The picture sleeve has its hype-sticker
affixed to the front and comes with the picture inner [with a
personal note printed on the back], a credit / lyric printed
insert plus a black & white card photo which has been
autographed by Rayland while the vinyl looks near
mint).
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Rayland Baxter Wide Awake - Orange Vinyl UK vinyl LP album (LP record)
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| Tracklisting / Additional Info: |
A1. Strange American Dream
A2. Casanova
A3. Angeline
A4. 79 Shiny Revolvers
A5. Amelia Baker
B1. Without Me
B2. Hey Larocco
B3. Sandra Monica
B4. Everything To Me
B5. Let It All Go, Man
Deftly produced by Butch Walker, the record infuses Baxter's easygoing, soulful sound with British Invasion melodies and rock and roll swagger, marrying lean, muscular songwriting with adventurous, inventive arrangements. It's a cutting, insightful collection, one that takes a sardonic view the violence, greed, and division that seem to define the modern American landscape. Rather than point a finger, though, the music holds up a mirror, offering a sober reflection of the times thoughtfully bundled in bright, infectious hooks. There's no judgment here, only keen observation, and Baxter implicates himself as much as his neighbor through it all. When it came time to record his mountain of new songs, Baxter relocated to Santa Monica, California, where he wrangled an all-star studio band that included Dr. Dog's Erick Slick on drums, Butch Walker on bass, Cage The Elephant's Nick Bockrath on guitar, and piano wizard Aaron Embry (Elliott Smith, Brian Eno) on keys. A producer and artist equally at home working with massive pop stars and indie stalwarts, Walker immediately embraced Baxter's vision for the album, and the result is a sunny and altogether charming collection. Scratch beneath the surface, though, and you'll find it's populated by a cast of characters who project a vision of the good life as they struggle to keep it all together behind closed doors. On the punchy Casanova, the singer reckons with debts he knows he'll never be able to repay, while the volatile Amelia Baker charts the narrator's descent into near-madness as he pines for a starlet perpetually out of reach. While Wide Awake offers plenty of broad, wide-angle musings, some of its most arresting moments arrive bundled inside deeply personal memories and snapshots. The heartfelt Everything To Me is a tender tribute to family (Baxter's father Bucky, who played pedal steel with Bob Dylan and Ryan Adams among others, contributes to the record), and the laidback Let It All Go Man is a reminder that there's beauty in simply being alive.
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| Condition : |
This item is in Excellent condition or better (unless it says otherwise in the above description). We buy items as close to Mint condition as possible and many will be unplayed and as close to new as you could hope to find. Irrespective of the source, all of our collectables meet our strict grading and are 100% guaranteed. Click here for more info. |
| Availability: |
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| Year of Release: |
2018 |
| Artist: |
Rayland Baxter (click here for complete listing) |
| Title: |
Wide Awake (click here for more of the same title) |
| Postage/Shipping: |
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| Format: |
vinyl LP album (LP record) |
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| Record Label: |
ATO Records |
| Catalogue No: |
ATO0430 |
| Country of Origin: |
UK
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| Language: |
Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description. |
| Additional info: |
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| EIL.COM Ref No |
3FYLPWI872475 (quote this reference in any e-mails, letters, faxes or phone calls to help identify this item) |
| Barcode : |
880882329914 |
| Genres: |
00s Artists, Americana, American Folk, Country, Male Solo
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| Complete Stock List: |
Rayland Baxter |
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sales@eil.com to contact our sales team. |
| Alternative Names: |
RAYLAND BAXTER,RAY BAXTER |
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edition 10-track LP pressed on <FONT COLOR
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produced by Butch Walker, the record infuses Baxter's
easygoing, soulful sound with British Invasion melodies and
rock and roll swagger, marrying lean, muscular songwriting
with adventurous, inventive arrangements. It's a cutting,
insightful collection, one that takes a sardonic view the
violence, greed, and division that seem to define the modern
American landscape. The picture sleeve has its hype-sticker
affixed to the front and comes with the picture inner [with a
personal note printed on the back], a credit / lyric printed
insert plus a black & white card photo which has been
<B>autographed by Rayland</B> while the vinyl looks near
mint) )
