Name: POPtical Illusion
Brand: John Cale

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

LP-DS-178IE

Colour

Orange

Colour details

Translucent Orange

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: Yes

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Indie Exclusive

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2024-06-14

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Redeye

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

887832017839

Total Cap

Orange LPx2

LP-DS-178

Black

Extended format: No

887832017815

Black LPx2

CD-DS-178

Download code: No

887832017822

Artist

John Cale

Genre US

60s & 70s

Label US

Domino

John Cale is a Welsh musician, composer, singer, songwriter and record producer. He is best known as a co-founder of the influential band Velvet Underground with Lou Reed. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with various artists and produced debut albums for notable bands such as The Stooges, Patti Smith Group, and Modern Lovers.
Born on March 9th, 1942 in Garnant, Wales, UK, John Cale's musical contributions have left an indelible mark on the industry. His talent spans across multiple roles within the music realm - from composing to singing to producing.
With his involvement in Velvet Underground alongside Lou Reed, John Cale played a pivotal role in shaping the sound of alternative rock. Additionally, he has lent his expertise as a producer to create groundbreaking debut albums for renowned bands like The Stooges' self-titled album (1969), Patti Smith Group's "Horses" (1975), and Modern Lovers' eponymous release (1976).

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Despite the album’s playful title, Cale’s second album in just over a year still contains the same feelings of fierce and inquisitive rage that were present in 2023 album MERCY. He remains angry, still incensed by the willful destruction that unchecked capitalists and unrepentant conmen have hoisted upon the wonders of this world and the goodness of its people. But this is not at all MERCY II, or some collection of castoffs, as throughout his career of more than six decades, Cale has never been much for repetition. His vanguard-shaping enthusiasms have shifted among ecstatic classicism and unbound rock, classic songcraft and electronic reimagination with proud restlessness.

POPtical Illusion

Music US

Discover POPtical Illusion by John Cale on vinyl records from Domino. A fierce and inquisitive rage defines this exclusive album.