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Galaxie 500 On Fire

Domino | Item No: 508401
Vinyl LP | 1989 / UK – Reissue | New
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Item Description
Having already made a fine account of themselves on Today, the three members of Galaxie 500 got even better with On Fire, recording another lovely classic of late '80s rock. As with all the band's work, Kramer once again handles the production, the perfect person to bring out Galaxie 500's particular approach. The combination of his continued use of reverb and the sudden, dramatic shifts in the music -- never exploding, just delivering enough of a change -- makes for fine results. Consider "Snowstorm," with Krukowski's soft-then-strong drums and Wareham's liquid solo and how they're placed in the mix, leading without dominating. Yang's vocals became more prominent and her bass work more quietly narcotic than before, while Krukowski adds more heft to his playing without running roughshod over everything, even at the band's loudest. Wareham in contrast more or less continues along, his glazed, haunting voice simply a joy to hear, while adding subtle touches in the arrangements -- acoustic guitar is often prominent -- to contrast his beautifully frazzled soloing. Leadoff track "Blue Thunder" is the most well-known song and deservedly so, another instance of the trio's ability to combine subtle uplift with blissed-out melancholia, building to an inspiring ending. There's more overt variety throughout On Fire, from the more direct loner-in-the-crowd sentiments and musical punch of "Strange" to the Yang-sung "Another Day," a chance for her to shine individually before Wareham joins in at the end. Again, a cover makes a nod to past inspirations, with George Harrison being the songwriter of choice; his "Isn't It a Pity" closes out the album wonderfully, Kramer adding vocals and "cheap organ." Inspired guest appearance -- Ralph Carney, Tom Waits' horn player of choice, adding some great tenor sax to the increasing volume and drive of "Decomposing Trees." - allmusic.com
Item Details
Item No: 508401
Artist: Galaxie 500
Title: On Fire
Label: Domino
Catalog No: REWIGLP70
Format: Vinyl LP, Vinyl, LP
Pressing: UK – Reissue
Release Date: 1989
Genre: Rock & Indie
Style: Indierock | Alternative
Available since: 2016-11-25
Condition: New
Price: $ 21.04
Weight: 250g (plus 250g Packaging)
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Tracklist
A1 Blue Thunder
A2 Tell Me
A3 Snowstorm
A4 Strange
A5 When Will You Come Home
B1 Decomposing Trees
B2 Another Day
B3 Leave The Planet
B4 Plastic Bird
B5 Isn't It A Pity
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