Acousmatic Sorcery by Willis Earl Beal - Uhune

ALBUM

The story is a good one. Beal is said to have recorded this album on a karaoke machine with a $20 microphone while working nights as a hotel porter; he then promoted himself with hand-drawn fliers that included his home address and phone number. Whether the story checks out, the music here is primitive and evokes the sounds of Daniel Johnston, The Moldy Peaches, and lesser-known "outsider artists." Yet the songs are surprisingly conventional once one attunes to the barebones sound. Beal's voice is pleasant, and his lyrics paint pictures in unusual cadences. "Sambo Joe from the Rainbow" takes Bill Callahan's downbeat approach and adds a touch of sunshine. "Ghost Robot" turns in a primitive rap song that makes Beck's lowest-fi recordings sound polished. "Swing on Low" goes even further into automated sound. "Away My Silent Lover" comes across world-weary, with "Take Me Away" turning to blues via Tom Waits. This clearly isn't for everyone, but for those who enjoy the unusual and a challenge, Willis Earl Beal is an enigma worth figuring out.

1. Nepenenoyka

by Willis Earl Beal

Primary Artist: Willis Earl Beal; Main Performer
Performer: Willis Earl Beal; Performer
Composer: Willis Earl Beal; Composer
Engineer: Willis Earl Beal
Matthew Agoglia; Production
Producer: Willis Earl Beal; Production
Composer Lyricist: Willis Earl Beal; Other

2. Take Me Away

by Willis Earl Beal

Primary Artist: Willis Earl Beal; Main Performer
Performer: Willis Earl Beal; Performer
Composer: Willis Earl Beal; Composer
Engineer: Willis Earl Beal
Matthew Agoglia; Production
Producer: Willis Earl Beal; Production
Composer Lyricist: Willis Earl Beal; Other

3. Cosmic Queries

by Willis Earl Beal

Primary Artist: Willis Earl Beal; Main Performer
Performer: Willis Earl Beal; Performer
Composer: Willis Earl Beal; Composer
Engineer: Willis Earl Beal
Matthew Agoglia; Production
Producer: Willis Earl Beal; Production
Composer Lyricist: Willis Earl Beal; Other

4. Evening's Kiss

by Willis Earl Beal

Primary Artist: Willis Earl Beal; Main Performer
Performer: Willis Earl Beal; Performer
Composer: Willis Earl Beal; Composer
Engineer: Willis Earl Beal
Matthew Agoglia; Production
Producer: Willis Earl Beal; Production
Composer Lyricist: Willis Earl Beal; Other

5. Sambo Joe From The Rainbow

by Willis Earl Beal

Primary Artist: Willis Earl Beal; Main Performer
Performer: Willis Earl Beal; Performer
Composer: Willis Earl Beal; Composer
Engineer: Willis Earl Beal
Matthew Agoglia; Production
Producer: Willis Earl Beal; Production
Composer Lyricist: Willis Earl Beal; Other

6. Ghost Robot

by Willis Earl Beal

Primary Artist: Willis Earl Beal; Main Performer
Performer: Willis Earl Beal; Performer
Composer: Willis Earl Beal; Composer
Engineer: Willis Earl Beal
Matthew Agoglia; Production
Producer: Willis Earl Beal; Production
Composer Lyricist: Willis Earl Beal; Other

7. Swing On Low

by Willis Earl Beal

Primary Artist: Willis Earl Beal; Main Performer
Performer: Willis Earl Beal; Performer
Composer: Willis Earl Beal; Composer
Engineer: Willis Earl Beal
Matthew Agoglia; Production
Producer: Willis Earl Beal; Production
Composer Lyricist: Willis Earl Beal; Other

8. Monotony

by Willis Earl Beal

Primary Artist: Willis Earl Beal; Main Performer
Performer: Willis Earl Beal; Performer
Composer: Willis Earl Beal; Composer
Engineer: Willis Earl Beal
Matthew Agoglia; Production
Producer: Willis Earl Beal; Production
Composer Lyricist: Willis Earl Beal; Other

9. Bright Copper 'Noon

by Willis Earl Beal

Primary Artist: Willis Earl Beal; Main Performer
Performer: Willis Earl Beal; Performer
Composer: Willis Earl Beal; Composer
Engineer: Willis Earl Beal
Matthew Agoglia; Production
Producer: Willis Earl Beal; Production
Composer Lyricist: Willis Earl Beal; Other

10. Away My Silent Lover

by Willis Earl Beal

Primary Artist: Willis Earl Beal; Main Performer
Performer: Willis Earl Beal; Performer
Composer: Willis Earl Beal; Composer
Engineer: Willis Earl Beal
Matthew Agoglia; Production
Producer: Willis Earl Beal; Production
Composer Lyricist: Willis Earl Beal; Other

11. Angel Chorus

by Willis Earl Beal

Primary Artist: Willis Earl Beal; Main Performer
Performer: Willis Earl Beal; Performer
Composer: Willis Earl Beal; Composer
Engineer: Willis Earl Beal
Matthew Agoglia; Production
Producer: Willis Earl Beal; Production
Composer Lyricist: Willis Earl Beal; Other

12. Masquerade

by Willis Earl Beal

Primary Artist: Willis Earl Beal; Main Performer
Performer: Willis Earl Beal; Performer
Composer: Willis Earl Beal; Composer
Engineer: Willis Earl Beal
Matthew Agoglia; Production
Producer: Willis Earl Beal; Production
Composer Lyricist: Willis Earl Beal; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

44 minutes and 58 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 4012x4012 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

4/12 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

4/12 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative & Indie, Singer & Songwriter, Alternative, R&B, Soul, Funk, Christian, Gospel, Adult Alternative, Homemade

Label

XL Recordings

Music Distribution Service

Beggars Group Digital LTD

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Apr 1, 2012

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

634904056469