Dark Horse releases - 'Assembly' 2LP
Re: Dark Horse releases - 'Assembly' 2LP
I got the following in an email, but none the wiser about it’s date;
Taken from Joe’s upcoming album, ASSEMBLY, this previously unheard recording is also available to stream worldwide here https://joe-strummer.lnk.to/AssemblyID
Discovered deep in the legendary artist’s vaults on a hand-labeled cassette tape, “Junco Partner” was a constant throughout Joe’s career. He first discovered the song on a scratchy R&B compilation in the 1970s and it became a staple on the set list of Joe’s first band, the 101ers, before recording it with The Clash for the seminal Sandinista! album in 1980 and it being a mainstay of live shows until the very end of Joe’s career with the Mescaleros. This previously unreleased home recording of “Junco Partner” offers an intimate insight into Joe’s unique vocal delivery and distinctive driving rhythmic guitar playing, with the accompanying animated mixed media video being created by Spencer Ramsey.
Taken from Joe’s upcoming album, ASSEMBLY, this previously unheard recording is also available to stream worldwide here https://joe-strummer.lnk.to/AssemblyID
Discovered deep in the legendary artist’s vaults on a hand-labeled cassette tape, “Junco Partner” was a constant throughout Joe’s career. He first discovered the song on a scratchy R&B compilation in the 1970s and it became a staple on the set list of Joe’s first band, the 101ers, before recording it with The Clash for the seminal Sandinista! album in 1980 and it being a mainstay of live shows until the very end of Joe’s career with the Mescaleros. This previously unreleased home recording of “Junco Partner” offers an intimate insight into Joe’s unique vocal delivery and distinctive driving rhythmic guitar playing, with the accompanying animated mixed media video being created by Spencer Ramsey.
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Yeah I read all that info earlier today but sadly it doesn't say what era it's from.laxman wrote: ↑05 Mar 2021, 3:14pmI got the following in an email, but none the wiser about it’s date;
Taken from Joe’s upcoming album, ASSEMBLY, this previously unheard recording is also available to stream worldwide here https://joe-strummer.lnk.to/AssemblyID
Discovered deep in the legendary artist’s vaults on a hand-labeled cassette tape, “Junco Partner” was a constant throughout Joe’s career. He first discovered the song on a scratchy R&B compilation in the 1970s and it became a staple on the set list of Joe’s first band, the 101ers, before recording it with The Clash for the seminal Sandinista! album in 1980 and it being a mainstay of live shows until the very end of Joe’s career with the Mescaleros. This previously unreleased home recording of “Junco Partner” offers an intimate insight into Joe’s unique vocal delivery and distinctive driving rhythmic guitar playing, with the accompanying animated mixed media video being created by Spencer Ramsey.
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"Home recording" makes it sound like late era joe to me. Didnt he have a decent studio set up in the Somerset gaffe, however long he lived there? Recall Luce saying there was a fair bit of stuff left over, fingers xed this is but a mere taste of it.
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"Home recording" sounds like any era to me. Like I said earlier I was stunned when "Full Moon" turned up. But you're probably right.Low Down Low wrote: ↑05 Mar 2021, 8:23pm"Home recording" makes it sound like late era joe to me. Didnt he have a decent studio set up in the Somerset gaffe, however long he lived there? Recall Luce saying there was a fair bit of stuff left over, fingers xed this is but a mere taste of it.
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Ah it could be any era for sure. I was just taken by the quality of the recording but that might not necessarily mean too much. Expect we'll find out soon enough one way or another.Marky Dread wrote: ↑05 Mar 2021, 8:45pm"Home recording" sounds like any era to me. Like I said earlier I was stunned when "Full Moon" turned up. But you're probably right.Low Down Low wrote: ↑05 Mar 2021, 8:23pm"Home recording" makes it sound like late era joe to me. Didnt he have a decent studio set up in the Somerset gaffe, however long he lived there? Recall Luce saying there was a fair bit of stuff left over, fingers xed this is but a mere taste of it.
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What is this “Full Moon” of which you guys speak?
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It’s a demo track that’s on the cassette of the Joe Strummer 001 super deluxe boxset. It’s also the only track on the cassette.
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I felt it was a shame we only got "Full Moon" on the cassette. Even though It's a great track.BR16ADE_R055E wrote: ↑08 Mar 2021, 3:01amIt’s a demo track that’s on the cassette of the Joe Strummer 001 super deluxe boxset. It’s also the only track on the cassette.
The other cassette that Julian Yewdall placed with the Nat-West bank in '75 had other unreleased gems.
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Forces have been looting
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I'd forgotten there was a cassette only release, although thinking back, wasn't there meant to be another song on the tape? It's maybe a pity that "Full Moon" isn't on this set, although, and I have my fingers, toes and eyes crossed, that might mean that after a 'best of' compilation then some more releases with, perhaps, the tracks you have highlighted might be possible. I certainly hope so. Is "Full Moon" a Holy Grail?Marky Dread wrote: ↑08 Mar 2021, 7:13amI felt it was a shame we only got "Full Moon" on the cassette. Even though It's a great track.BR16ADE_R055E wrote: ↑08 Mar 2021, 3:01amIt’s a demo track that’s on the cassette of the Joe Strummer 001 super deluxe boxset. It’s also the only track on the cassette.
The other cassette that Julian Yewdall placed with the Nat-West bank in '75 had other unreleased gems.
Queen Love
Gyrate to the Rhythm
Bo Diddley 6 Gun Blues
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A Holy Grail well I dunno 'bout that but it really shows just how good Joe was very early on.dave202 wrote: ↑08 Mar 2021, 3:32pmI'd forgotten there was a cassette only release, although thinking back, wasn't there meant to be another song on the tape? It's maybe a pity that "Full Moon" isn't on this set, although, and I have my fingers, toes and eyes crossed, that might mean that after a 'best of' compilation then some more releases with, perhaps, the tracks you have highlighted might be possible. I certainly hope so. Is "Full Moon" a Holy Grail?Marky Dread wrote: ↑08 Mar 2021, 7:13amI felt it was a shame we only got "Full Moon" on the cassette. Even though It's a great track.BR16ADE_R055E wrote: ↑08 Mar 2021, 3:01amIt’s a demo track that’s on the cassette of the Joe Strummer 001 super deluxe boxset. It’s also the only track on the cassette.
The other cassette that Julian Yewdall placed with the Nat-West bank in '75 had other unreleased gems.
Queen Love
Gyrate to the Rhythm
Bo Diddley 6 Gun Blues
Forces have been looting
My humanity
Curfews have been curbing
The end of liberty
We're the flowers in the dustbin...
No fuchsias for you.
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That’s right...I forgot all about that! Thanks mate!BR16ADE_R055E wrote: ↑08 Mar 2021, 3:01amIt’s a demo track that’s on the cassette of the Joe Strummer 001 super deluxe boxset. It’s also the only track on the cassette.
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That’s right...I forgot all about that! Thanks mate!BR16ADE_R055E wrote: ↑08 Mar 2021, 3:01amIt’s a demo track that’s on the cassette of the Joe Strummer 001 super deluxe boxset. It’s also the only track on the cassette.
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Agreed. I think there should’ve been a track on side B.Marky Dread wrote: ↑08 Mar 2021, 7:13amI felt it was a shame we only got "Full Moon" on the cassette. Even though It's a great track.BR16ADE_R055E wrote: ↑08 Mar 2021, 3:01amIt’s a demo track that’s on the cassette of the Joe Strummer 001 super deluxe boxset. It’s also the only track on the cassette.
The other cassette that Julian Yewdall placed with the Nat-West bank in '75 had other unreleased gems.
Queen Love
Gyrate to the Rhythm
Bo Diddley 6 Gun Blues
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I seem to recall that it was supposed to be a different version of “Full Moon”...not the “Basement Demo.”dave202 wrote: ↑08 Mar 2021, 3:32pmI'd forgotten there was a cassette only release, although thinking back, wasn't there meant to be another song on the tape? It's maybe a pity that "Full Moon" isn't on this set, although, and I have my fingers, toes and eyes crossed, that might mean that after a 'best of' compilation then some more releases with, perhaps, the tracks you have highlighted might be possible. I certainly hope so. Is "Full Moon" a Holy Grail?Marky Dread wrote: ↑08 Mar 2021, 7:13amI felt it was a shame we only got "Full Moon" on the cassette. Even though It's a great track.BR16ADE_R055E wrote: ↑08 Mar 2021, 3:01amIt’s a demo track that’s on the cassette of the Joe Strummer 001 super deluxe boxset. It’s also the only track on the cassette.
The other cassette that Julian Yewdall placed with the Nat-West bank in '75 had other unreleased gems.
Queen Love
Gyrate to the Rhythm
Bo Diddley 6 Gun Blues
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I wish this release would have contained more “hidden gems from the vault”.
001 was great with all the extras.
To the real diehard fans (everyone on the forum and then some) the live tracts aren’t going to be as impactful because of all the live versions we already have. Don’t get me wrong, I’ll have a copy the day it’s released!
001 was great with all the extras.
To the real diehard fans (everyone on the forum and then some) the live tracts aren’t going to be as impactful because of all the live versions we already have. Don’t get me wrong, I’ll have a copy the day it’s released!