The World of Arthur Russell

by Arthur Russell

The World of Arthur Russell cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: January 2004
  • Label: Soul Jazz
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:13:09

Album Notes & Community Reviews

This masterful compilation by Soul Jazz Records sparked a massive, long-overdue critical renaissance for the deeply eccentric cellist and underground disco producer. Gathering his eclectic, highly percussive 1980s dance singles released under various pseudonyms like Dinosaur L and Loose Joints, the collection highlights his highly unorthodox, dub-heavy approach to club music. The release successfully positioned Russell as a brilliant, elusive pioneer bridging the gap between the downtown avant-garde and the Paradise Garage.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, repetitive, party

Tracklist

  1. Go Bang (Francois Kevorkian Mix)
  2. Wax The Van (2:10)
  3. Is It All Over My Face (Larry Levan Mix)
  4. Keeping Up (6:20)
  5. In The Light Of The Miracle (6:05)
  6. A Little Lost (3:18)
  7. Pop Your Funk
  8. Let's Go Swimming (Walter Gibbons Mix)
  9. In The Cornbelt (Larry Levan Mix)
  10. Treehouse (2:15)
  11. Schoolbell/Treehouse (Walter Gibbons Mix)

Credits

  • Pierce Smith - artwork [repro]
  • David Hill - compiled by
  • Elodie Lauten - written-by
  • Elizabeth McElroy - written-by
  • Arthur Russell - Primary Artist, Producer, Written-By
  • Fran莽ois Kevorkian - Mixed By
  • Will Socolov - Producer
  • Bob Blank - Producer
  • Lola Blank - Producer, Written-By
  • Larry Levan - Mixed By, Remix
  • Steve D'Aquisto - Producer, Written-By
  • Walter Gibbons - Remix, Mixed By
  • Peter Zummo - Producer

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