Name: The Game Of Music
Brand: Crisrail

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

AOTN12013

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Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-07-24

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Kudos

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5050580741409

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Crisrail

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Athens Of The North

AOTN Records is an Edinburgh-based label, founded and operated by Euan Fryer, also known as DJ Fryer. With a passion for music and a deep understanding of the industry, AOTN Records has become a trusted name in the world of music e-commerce.

Under the guidance of DJ Fryer, AOTN Records has established itself as a leading force in discovering and promoting exceptional talent. The label's commitment to quality is evident in its carefully curated selection of artists and releases.

Whether you're searching for rare vinyl gems or digital downloads, AOTN Records offers a diverse range of genres including soul, funk, disco, jazz, and more. Explore their catalog today and discover the timeless sounds that have made AOTN Records a respected authority in the music industry.

Something a little different from Athens of the North, Crisrail (Chris Rael) is an almost-LP of mad out there funky post punk from Silver Spring, Maryland, USA. Rated and played this out for some time but it has remained mostly under the radar due to scarcity. I could compare it to The Cure but it's so much more. 

"Playing instruments didn't come naturally to me, but I loved it so much I kept doing it and got better. When I started composing seriously in my early twenties, I didn't have much confidence in my voice or instrumental abilities, but my imagination was on fire and I was determined to create music that sounded like nothing else. I would find my place in the constellation of sound by carving a niche that was so unique, musical virtuosity wouldn't be a factor. I was inspired by Tom Scott of the Muffins, Maryland's legendary progressive jazz quartet, and owner of Black Pond Studios in Rockville, where Game of Music was recorded. It was my first solo release; I played everything except Tom's horn and flute parts. Lacking confidence to perform, I was very much a studio rat and became facile at overdubbing solo tracks. New music reviewers praised it at the time, but its distribution was limited and it's been out of print for decades. Listening now, it's more musically muscular than it felt to me at the time. It's incredibly gratifying that more people can hear it again, thanks to Athens of the North." - Chris Rael

The Game Of Music

Music GB