Charles Bukowski - Hostage
Review by Michelle Cicciarella
Hostage, the album by Charles Bukowski, is a collection of spoken word poetry set to a musical backdrop. The album offers a glimpse into the mind of the legendary writer, as he recites his gritty, unapologetic musings on life, love, and the human condition.
The tracks on Hostage are raw and unfiltered, with Bukowski's trademark wit and cynicism shining through. The album's opening track, "Love," sets the tone for what's to come, as Bukowski delivers a scathing critique of the concept of love, declaring it to be nothing more than a "four-letter word" that's been "overused and abused."
Throughout the album, Bukowski's voice is accompanied by a range of musical styles, from bluesy guitar riffs to haunting piano melodies. The music serves to enhance the emotional impact of Bukowski's words, adding a layer of depth and complexity to his already powerful poetry.
Table of Contents
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| The Drunk With The Little Legs | ||
| The Recess Bells Of School | ||
| Tour | ||
| The Beast | ||
| On The Hustle | ||
| Trouble | ||
| Hostage | 30:00 | |
| Jam | ||
| The Secret Of My Endurance | ||
| Hostage (Part 1) | 30:00 | |
| What Have I Seen? | ||
| Hostage (Part 2) | 36:00 | |
| A Poetry Reading | ||
| Fan Letter | ||
| Eating The Father | ||
| Hemingway | ||
| I Am A Reasonable Man | ||
| Competition | ||
| The 9 Horse | ||
| I Don't Need A Cleopatra |
Images
Catalog Numbers
- FRWY 1058
- R4 71758
- R2 71758
Labels
- Freeway Records
- Rhino Word Beat
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Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Album
- Cassette
- CD
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Recorded At | Sweetwater, Redondo Beach |
| Manufactured By | Rhino Records Inc. |
| Distributed By | Rhino Records Inc. |
| Pressed By | Specialty Records Corporation |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Art Direction | Grace Amemiya |
| Coordinator | Harvey Kubernik |
| Edited By | Denny Bruce |
| Producer | Denny Bruce |
| Liner Notes | Kenneth Funsten |
| Mastered By | Ken Perry |
| Other | Bill Coben, City Lights Books, San Francisco, Joe Wolberg, Jon Monday, Linda Lee, Takoma Records |
| Photography By | Michael Montfort |
| Artwork By | Grace Amemiya |
| Photography | Michael Montfort |
| Design | Monster X |
| Reissue Producer | James Austin, Patrick Milligan |
Notes
- Recorded live during a reading at the Sweetwater, Redondo Beach, California, April 1980
- Recorded live during a reading at The Sweetwater, Redondo Beach, CA, April 1980.
- This album was originally issued as Freeway #1058, August 1985.
- Manufactured and Distributed by Rhino Records, Inc.
- Release says (approx. 66:00) but actual time is 62:00.
- ℗ 1985, © 1985 & 1994 Denny Bruce.
Barcodes
- Barcode (Text): 0 8122-71758-2 5
- Barcode (Scanned): 081227175825
- Other (ISBN): 1-56826-426-7
- Matrix / Runout: [Specialty 'S' Logo] 3 R2 71758-2 SRC**01 M1S3
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 2U3X
About Charles Bukowski
Real Name
- Henry Charles Bukowski (née Heinrich Karl Bukowski)
Name Vars
- Bukowski
- C. Bukowski
- CH. Bukowsky
- Ch. Bukowski
- Charles
- Charles Buko
- Charles Bukowsky
- Henry Charles Bukowski
- Č. Bukovski
- Čarls Bukovski
- Τ. Μπουκόφσκυ
- Τσαρλς Μπουκόβσκι
- Τσαρλς Μπουκόφσκι
- Τσαρλς Μπουκόφσκυ
- Ч. Буковски
- Ч.Буковски
- Чарльз Буковски
- צ'ארלס בוקובסקי