The Inflated Tear

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A deeply personal and emotionally powerful statement from the unique multi-instrumentalist Rahsaan Roland Kirk. The title track, a reference to a childhood medical error that led to his blindness, is a tour de force of his signature techniques. Kirk plays multiple horns at once, using sound effects and siren-like wails to create a soundscape of pain, memory, and blues-drenched soul. It's a masterful blend of avant-garde technique and raw, heartfelt expression.