Rascal Reporters - The Foul Tempered Clavier
Review by inun setyawati
The Foul Tempered Clavier, the latest album by the experimental rock band Rascal Reporters, is a true masterpiece of musical innovation. The album features a mix of traditional and electronic instruments, creating a unique sound that is both complex and captivating.
The album's opening track, "Prelude in C# Minor," sets the tone for the rest of the album with its haunting melody and intricate instrumentation. From there, the album takes the listener on a journey through a range of emotions and musical styles, from the upbeat "Fugue in G Major" to the melancholic "Sarabande in D Minor."
One of the standout tracks on the album is "Toccata in F Major," which showcases the band's ability to seamlessly blend electronic and acoustic elements. The track features a driving electronic beat, layered with a complex piano melody and soaring guitar riffs.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| R.D.S. | 2:30 | |
| Shoe Salad | 3:9 | |
| Over Triangle | 3:42 | |
| Son of Steve Kretzmer | 5:14 | |
| Efrem Cymbalist, Jr. | 4:36 | |
| Prisms | 2:25 | |
| The White Bloodsheets | 2:17 | |
| Fresh Leather And Poultry Mix | 5:30 | |
| Steve Kretzmer | 5:44 | |
| Seven Is A Long Time | 2:22 | |
| Shoe Salad | 3:10 | |
| The Cymbalist | 9:40 | |
| Sarahbella | 5:48 | |
| Ricky And His Dad | 1:40 | |
| My Name | 0:58 | |
| Fresh Leather and Poultry Mix | 5:36 | |
| Ricky and His Dad | 1:39 | |
| Seven Is a Long Time | 2:20 | |
| The Cymbalist | 9:39 | |
| Tomorrow | 4:11 | |
| Klezmer's Ragu | 2:23 | |
| Klezmer's Ragu | 2:23 | |
| Son Of Steve Kretzmer | 5:12 |
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Catalog Numbers
PLGR004Labels
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Formats
- CD
- Album
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Rascal Reporters |
| Copyright (c) | Pleasant Green Records |
| Engineered At | Bass Mint Studios |
| Mastered At | Figure Eight Media |
| Manufactured By | CRT, Custom Products, Inc. |
| Pressed By | Sanyo Laser Products |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Concept By | Kelli Hurlbut Logsdon |
| Design | Michael Bennett |
| Artwork | Michael Bennett |
| Engineer | Bill Andrews , Steve Gore |
| Executive-Producer | Brian Donohoe , Geoff Logsdon |
| Keyboards | Steve Gore, Steve Kretzmer |
| Drums | Steve Gore, Steve Kretzmer |
| Melodica | Steve Gore, Steve Kretzmer |
| Electric Guitar | Steve Gore, Steve Kretzmer |
| Acoustic Guitar | Steve Gore, Steve Kretzmer |
| Bass Guitar | Steve Gore, Steve Kretzmer |
| Clarinet | Steve Gore, Steve Kretzmer |
| Mellotron | Steve Gore, Steve Kretzmer |
| Percussion | Steve Gore, Steve Kretzmer |
| Voice | Steve Gore, Steve Kretzmer |
| Liner Notes | Steve Gore |
| Mastered By | Ian Schreier |
| Producer | Travis Konkle |
| Photography By | Alan Smithee |
| Photography By [Steve Gore | Shirley Joan Salow |
| Steve Kretzmer] | Shirley Joan Salow |
| Recorded By | Rascal Reporters |
| Saxophone | Dave Newhouse |
| Bass Clarinet | Dave Newhouse |
| Flute | Dave Newhouse |
| Arranged By | Dave Newhouse |
| Written-By | Gore (tracks: 2, 4 to 6, 8, 9, 12 to 14), Kretzmer (tracks: 3, 11, 13 to 16) |
Notes
- Written and recorded by the Rascal Reporters, 1995-1999.
- Bonus tracks written and recorded 1977 and 1978.
- Engineered at Bass Mint Studios (MI) and Alonesoul Studios (MI).
- Pre-mastering and Post-production at On Fire Productions (NC).
- Mastered at Figure Eight Media (NC)
Barcodes
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L531
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 9217
- Matrix / Runout (Mirrored): CRT PLGR004 X1423F
About Rascal Reporters
Name Vars
- The Rascal Reporters
Members
- Steve Kretzmer
- Steve Gore
- James Strain
