Name: Burn Something Beautiful
Brand: Alejandro Escovedo

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FAN3726002

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Limited edition

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2017-01-20

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0888072372603

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FAN00064

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2016-12-16

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Alejandro Escovedo

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Country / Americana

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Fantasy

Alejandro Escovedo is an alt.rock singer-songwriter hailing from San Antonio, Texas. Born on October 1, 1951, he has been making waves in the music industry for decades. With a unique blend of rock and folk influences, Escovedo's music captivates audiences with its raw emotion and introspective lyrics.

Escovedo comes from a musical family, being the brother of Pete Escovedo, Coke Escovedo, Mario Escovedo, and Javier Escovedo. He is also the uncle of Sheila E., who is known for her own successful music career.

If you enjoy artists like Chuck Prophet, The Bottle Rockets, or Son Volt, then Alejandro Escovedo's music will surely resonate with you. His powerful vocals and thought-provoking songwriting make him a standout artist in the alt.rock genre.

Fantasy Records, established in San Francisco, California in 1949 by Max and Sol Weiss, is a renowned music label with a rich history. From their first artist, *Dave Brubeck*, to the iconic *Creedence Clearwater Revival*, Fantasy has been at the forefront of American rock 'n' roll. Under the leadership of Saul Zaentz and Ralph Kaffel, Fantasy expanded its influence by acquiring catalogs from prestigious jazz independents like Prestige and Riverside. The label's acquisitions also included legendary independent labels such as Stax Records and Specialty.

With an extensive catalog that spans various genres including acid jazz, folk, blues, and classic jazz, Fantasy's reissue programs have set industry standards. Their commitment to high-quality roots-based music led to the acquisition of labels like Takoma and Kicking Mule. Alongside their reissue programs, Fantasy maintains an active recording roster featuring esteemed artists such as *Sonny Rollins*, *Eric Alexander*, *Jimmy Scott*, and many others.

In 2004, Fantasy merged with Concord Records under the name Concord Music Group. While some operations remain in Berkeley, California, the label is now headquartered in Beverly Hills. Notably, John Fogerty from Creedence Clearwater Revival re-signed with Fantasy after leaving it decades earlier.

Produced by Peter Buck (R.E.M.) and Scott McCaughey (The Minus 5) Burn Something Beautiful is Alejandro's 12th solo studio album and most definitive album to date. The album was written, arranged and performed as a true collaboration with Peter and Scott in Portland, OR. The band is rounded out with guitarist Kurt Bloch (Fastbacks), Decembertists' drummer John Moen, Los Lobos' saxophonist Steve Berlin and singers Corin Tucker (SleaterKinney) and Kelly Hogan (Neko Case). In a trailblazing career that began with The Nuns, San Francisco's famed punk innovators, to the Austin-based-based alt-country rock pioneers, Rank &amp; File, to cult Texas band, True Believers, through countless all-star collaborations and tribute album appearances and finally a series of beloved solo albums beginning with 1992's acclaimed 'Gravity', Escovedo has earned a surplus of distinctions: No Depression magazine's Artist of the Decade Award in 1998 and the Americana Music Association's Lifetime Achievement Award for Performing in 2006, just to name two.

Burn Something Beautiful

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