An ARTHUR RUSSELL Tribute! From the RED HOT series. This album brings together some of today’s most remarkable artists and is an unqualified must-have.
The latest installment in the RED HOT series—which began as a charity initiative to eradicate AIDS—is a tribute to Arthur Russell, a modern-day hero who blazed a trail through the Beatnik movement, New York’s avant-garde music scene, and ’80s disco before passing away from AIDS at the age of 41. It features singer-songwriters such as Sufjan Stevens, Sam Amidon, Devendra Banhart, and José González, as well as longtime collaborator Peter Zummo; from the dance music scene, standout acts like Blood Orange and Hot Chip; and Lonnie Holley, who contributed the interlude. All 27 tracks—each brimming with respect and affection for Arthur Russell, as well as their own unique personalities—make for a truly magnificent album. A 3-disc set with a gatefold sleeve and download code included.
(Original Japanese text by Saito)
The latest installment in the RED HOT series—which began as a charity initiative to eradicate AIDS—is a tribute to Arthur Russell, a modern-day hero who blazed a trail through the Beatnik movement, New York’s avant-garde music scene, and ’80s disco before passing away from AIDS at the age of 41. It features singer-songwriters such as Sufjan Stevens, Sam Amidon, Devendra Banhart, and José González, as well as longtime collaborator Peter Zummo; from the dance music scene, standout acts like Blood Orange and Hot Chip; and Lonnie Holley, who contributed the interlude. All 27 tracks—each brimming with respect and affection for Arthur Russell, as well as their own unique personalities—make for a truly magnificent album. A 3-disc set with a gatefold sleeve and download code included. (Original Japanese text by Saito)