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SMEGMA : Abacus Incognito

  • Format: LP [plana-S21TES158]
  • Shipping Weight: 0.47lbs
  • Label: Alga Marghen

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New primitive-suburban-folk music from Temple City and Pasadena, CA, circa 1973-4. This new edition is culled from the original unissued Smegma tape vaults of Ju Suk Reet Meate and represents the most pure expression of the insular sound-world that was spontaneously discovered as a group. Unlike 2017's Look'n For Ya (TES 154LP) no song forms are ever used, instead fearless group improvisational vocals take you on a strange shape-shifting journey through operatic show tunes, spirit visions and visits to a delirium motel room. The only exception is the title track "Abacus Incognito" that features poetry by Dennis Duck (Human Hands, Dream Syndicate, LAFMS...) with accompaniment by the family stereo console record player/radio unit and utilizing conventional instruments creating a strangely unique non-jamming sound. Except for the first track, all sounds were recorded casually in various band-members parents' houses while they were away... they would have been horrified! The final track is possibly one of the strangest concepts ever recorded, inspired by both the Lord Dunsany story The Three Infernal Jokes and the most popular record of 100 years ago, The O.K. Laughing Record (or OKeh), there is The Smegma: Laughing to Death Record. Edition of 200 (numbered).



Tracklist
A1 Bub's Prelude 5:44
A2 Hotel Waltz 9:21
B1 Abacus Incognito 13:26
B2 The Three Infernal Jokes (Inspired By The Lord Dunsany Story) 3:51

Credits
Performer ? Ace Farren Ford, Amazon Bambi, Cheez-it-Ritz, Chucko Fatts, Dennis Duck, Ju Suk Reet Meate

Notes
All sounds recorded in Temply City and Pasadena 1974 & 1975 with final Edits an cover art by Ju Suk Reet Meate 2018. Hand scrawl by Ace Farren Ford.

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