THE SPOILS OF WAR-II-NEW CD

 THE SPOILS OF WAR-II
Label: SHADOKS MUSIC (GERMANY)
NEW CD

Originally released in 1968/70, and headed by Jim Cuomo, this is a follow-up album of unreleased live and studio material from The Spoils of War, previously released as a double LP.

The Spoils Of War made some of the most inspiring but strange music from the '60s, in the same awe-inspiring vein as early Mothers Of Invention. This is music with a hearty intellectual background, combined with well-crafted and well-performed music in the key of Zappa. Other influences might indicate early Soft Machine, Slap Happy, Henry Cow and Faust. For open-minded listeners, The Spoils of War are a must: experiments with electronic sounds, compositions and performances of beautiful harmonies and songs, and all circa 1967/68.

How in the world could he make music like this so early? Well, it must have been the inspiring influence of Jim Cuomo's musical teacher John Cage. Even today the music of The Spoils Of War goes far beyond most other modern pop music and will be inspiring for many years from now.

Spoils Of War (2) ‎– The Spoils Of War II
Label:
Shadoks Music ‎– SHADOKS 033
Format:
CD, Album
Country:
Germany
Released:
2002
Genre:
Rock
Style:
Acid Rock, Psychedelic Rock
Tracklist
1     Big Sugar Plantations     4:02
2     Dear Belgium Boy     2:23
3     In Again Out Again     2:00
4     Frosted Windows     1:25
5     Lightning Snakes     2:51
6     Poughkeepsie Blues     2:53
7     Missed Opportunity     2:08
8     Bomb Song     2:42
9     Morning Be Merciful     5:04
10     Completely     2:24
11     Violets     2:42
12     Rubab To Bed     0:34
13     Big City Frank's Drum Solo     10:23
14     Vladivostok     6:13
15     You'll Never Know     4:37
16     Our Secret Place     6:04
17     Neckbrace     7:30
Notes
Tracks 13-17 recorded live in Illinois 1967-68.

Packaging: standard plastic jewel box case, clear tray, 8 page stapled cover booklet.