Name: A Child In The Sun: Radio Sessions 1969-1970
Brand: Ed Askew

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dc670

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Limited edition

Release date

2017-11-17

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PIAS

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0781484067016

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

Artist

Ed Askew

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Singer Songwriter

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Drag City

Drag City is a renowned music label that was founded by Dan Koretzky and Dan Osborn. With an impressive roster of artists, Drag City has established itself as a leading force in the music industry. Known for their diverse range of genres, the label has consistently released groundbreaking and influential albums. From indie rock to experimental folk, Drag City continues to push boundaries and nurture innovative talent.

Since its inception, Drag City has been dedicated to supporting artists who defy conventions and create unique sounds. The label's commitment to artistic freedom has allowed musicians to explore their creativity without limitations. This approach has resulted in a catalog of critically acclaimed albums that have resonated with audiences worldwide.

With an unwavering focus on quality over quantity, Drag City carefully curates its releases, ensuring each album receives the attention it deserves. Their meticulous attention to detail extends beyond the music itself, with beautifully designed album artwork and packaging that enhance the overall listening experience.

Ed Askew is a painter, musician, and singer-songwriter based in New York City. Born in Stamford, Connecticut, USA in 1940, this Yale-educated hippie painter has led an adventurous life. From hitchhiking to teaching at art school, Ed has immersed himself in various creative pursuits throughout his career.
For the past three decades, Ed Askew has been working on new music in New York City. His unique sound and captivating performances have garnered attention from both critics and fans alike. With re-discovery of his classic recordings by De Stijl and Drag City labels, as well as tours with *Bill Callahan* and *the Black Swans*, Ed Askew is fully embraced by the music scene.
Pitchfork and other high-profile music media outlets have praised Ed's work, labeling him as a legendary figure in New York. If you enjoy artists such as Simon Finn, Gary Higgins, or Linda Perhacs, then you will definitely appreciate the artistic brilliance of Ed Askew.

Ed Askew recorded the sublimely gorgeous Ask The Unicorn LP in 1968 for the legendary proto-DIY label ESP records, which has now been recognized as a god-damn underground classic. Armed only with a tiple (sort of a South American mandolin) and his lilting neigh of a voice (and bearing superficial resemblances to labelmates Pearls Before Swine and heady UK acoustic folkers Incredible String Band), Askew spun tales of doomed sisters, crashing universes, budding gay love and a serious fondness for roses on his rare, precious and beautiful album. After this lone release, Ed Askew seemingly vanished in the romantic mists of time ... until a second, previously unreleased album surfaced in 2003, Little Eyes - recorded but a few years after Ask The Unicorn and every bit as honey-dipped by the musical gods. Since then, Askew has undergone a rightful resurgence and surely everyone that ever dug a Donovan or Devendra tune has taken notice, so Ed’s obscure 1984 cassette Imperfiction was also reissued by Galactic Zoo Disk / Drag City in 2011 and quickly sold out. Ed has since resumed making music and has released several albums over the last decade but meanwhile, it appears the Askew historical goldmine had not been fully tapped. To wit, Ed unearthed four reels of radio sessions taped in 1969-70, performing songs from his first two albums (and the totally previously unreleased track ‘Green Song’). The tapes were meticulously studied by Galactic Zoo Disk honcho Plastic Crimewave (of Galactic Zoo Dossier fame) and the best versions were extracted for this release - absolutely stunning renditions of Askew standards like Fancy That or Red Woman and Mr. Dream - which are perhaps even more gorgeous than the originals.

A Child In The Sun: Radio Sessions 1969-1970

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