a tribute to the music of Robyn Hitchcock
Over five years in the making, this diverse collection compiles twenty-one inspired and eclectic interpretations of the music of legendary singer-songwriter Robyn Hitchcock.
"I 'spect you wish my skin was made of glass, so you could see what I'm digesting. But the feeling's mutual, and there are a lot more of you than there are of me." --Robyn Hitchcock, live at the Knitting Factory, NYC, March 1997
Over five years in the making, this diverse collection compiles twenty-one inspired and eclectic interpretations of the music of legendary singer-songwriter Robyn Hitchcock. |
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What is GLASS FLESH?
Glass Flesh is a world-wide Robyn Hitchcock tribute project that
has seen the creation of multiple cassette and professional CD releases. Participants
have included such indie darlings as singer-songwriter Vic Chesnutt and members
of the beloved "Elephant 6" collective - including members of such groups as
the Decemberists, Elf Power, Marshmallow Coast and others. Also includes,
as a bonus, a completely unreleased track that Robyn gave us permission to cover
even though it's never been available before anywhere!
Testimonials and other tidbits regarding GLASS FLESH 2, released in
2001:
"Now that I've finally heard GF2 I am totally blown away... Interpretations range from faithful to unique to inspired to downright quirky. There's not a duffer on here." (Full Review)
"I bought Glass Flesh 1&2 a few months ago. You and the other Fegs did a brilliant job putting them together. I
listen to them almost everyday. Your hard work is much appreciated."
"Sounds wonderful.... The deluxe packaging is amazing and even convinced a friend of mine (who doesn't listen to Robyn) to get the cd."
"Superduper job w/ GF2 ... The digipack looks awesome ..."
"I got the CDs today! They look incredible...I had no idea so much care and talent was going into these babies. Thanks so much for rushing them to me. "
"The best [tribute album] I have ever heard." (Full Review)
The Second CD
After a very positive reception of the first disc, The Second CD, Glass Flesh 2, is now available. No expense was spared in the production of this album, and the audio was meticulously mastered; it also features artwork and layout by the excellent White Rabbit Graphic Design. Manufactured with unique "Jewel-Free" packaging by Oasis Duplication. Grab your copy now for only $12.99. Some of these interpretations are difficult to describe, so we've made MP3 clips of some of them - feel free to download them and try them out. You'll need a free MP3 player program such as the ones at www.winamp.com and www.macamp.net.
The CD includes the following:
- A song previously unreleased by Robyn, that he gave us permission to include a cover version of here ("More Chinese Boys")
- Striking package design and artwork
- Twenty-one great songs interpreted in fresh and exciting ways by 21 different talented independent bands, including two members of the "Elephant 6" collective
This is the tracklisting, with a few notes and audio bits to help you get the flavor (of night).
1 Queen Elvis - Triskellion (with the former Chris Hamburger on
vocals) [MP3 sample]
2 Vibrating - The Very Idea (spectacular!) [MP3 sample]
3 Balloon Man - Ross Overbury (tragic version with cello)
4 Raymond Chandler Evening - Mark Gloster (very noir; atmospheric)
5 Brenda's Iron Sledge (6 string version) - Kevin Slick (he's back! -
with another great (and spooky) version)
6 Executioner - Orchestraville (blistering!) [MP3 sample]
7 Somewhere Apart - LMP (klezmer version featuring the Four Robots)
8 Satellite - Charisma-TRON (with spiffy female vocals) [MP3 sample]
9 Sleeping with your Devil Mask - Groove Puppy (kicks down the doors,
then rummages through your drawers)
10 Chinese Bones - The Love Spots (recorded in phase-o-sound!)
11 More Chinese Boys - Dead Toe (this track, unreleased by Robyn, was cut
by two surgeons)
12 You've Got - The JH3 Experience (JH gives this long lost track the
full band treatment it deserves)
13 Airscape - Mark Allen (acoustic and pure)
14 Surgery - The Virgineers (fantastic - better than anything you'll
hear on the radio, for sure) [COMPLETE MP3]
15 Only the Stones Remain - The Number Nine Line (so good, they felt they
could never top it, and hung up their axes)
16 The Crawling - Edward of Sim (nifty organic version by the artist
who did "Clean Steve (Knack Dennis)")
17 Birdshead - David Anderson (gorgeous)
18 Flavour of Night - The Southern Drinking Companions (a different
disease in another rendition)
19 Alright Yeah - Sir Demon Brown (ex-Elf Power)
20 Glass - The New Nairobi Trio (a fascinating, indescribable,
minimalist take)
21 Aquarium - Marshmallow Coast (haunting rendition by Elephant 6
recording artist)
The First CD (1996)
you can read about the first CD
on the venerable fegmania.org, cornerstone of Robyn content on the web.
The Cassettes (1994-5)
There's a legacy site dedicated to the Cassettes on the venerable
fegmania.org as well.
Purchase your very own copy (now with PayPal!) Here is the order form.