Prints: Snapshots, Postcards, Messages and Miniatures, 1987-2001 - Fred Frith


"The short story: Prints is Fred Frith's first album of songs in 20 years. The long story: it is actually a collection of compilation tracks and unreleased studio sessions recorded between 1987 and 2001. No matter if you already own a few of these, a pop album by this man is a rarity -- and that is truly a shame. Of course, as a respected improviser, serious composer, and educator, anything lighter from this pillar of modern music will meet with severe criticism from people who take themselves too seriously. Lighten up! Cheap at Half the Price was the best tongue-in-cheek take at the New Wave. ..."
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YouTube: Stones, Fingerprints, Life of a detective, The Ballad Of Melody Nelson, True Love & I Want It to Be Over, Trocosi, Reduce me

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