Shuggie Otis: Inspiration Information-1974 Epic Radio Promo 1st Edition 12" LP

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Used 1974 Epic Radio Station Promo Stereo Release of Bandleader/Composer/Guitar Master/Multi-Instrumentalist/Blues Vocalist Shuggie Otis Entitled Inspiration Information, Executive Producer Is Johnny Otis, Arragements by Shuggie Otis, Recording Engineers Are Robb Di Stefano, Bobby Bloom, Nicky Otis and Johnny Otis, Mixing Engineer Is Shuggie Otis, Album Recorded at Hawk Sound & Columbia Studios in Los Angeles, Mixed at Kendon Recorders in Burbank and Through the Cevetone System at Hawk Sound Studios in Los Angeles, All Compositions Written by Shuggie Otis - "Ignored upon its release in 1974 and celebrated upon its reissue in 2001, Shuggie Otis' fourth and last album Inspiration Information exists out of time -- a record that was of its time, but didn't belong of it; a record that was idiosyncratic but not necessarily visionary. It was psychedelic soul that was released far too late to be part of any zeitgeist and it was buried at the time. Yet no matter what Luaka Bop's grand poobah David Byrne claims on the sticker -- he says Shuggie's "trippy R&B jams are equal to Marvin's and Curtis', but somehow more contemporary sounding...closer to D'Angelo meets DJ Shadow" -- this isn't revolutionary. It can occasionally sound modern, such as on the rolling head trip "XL-30," but only because it's the kind of groove Shadow would sample and build on; the slow, liquid instrumental head trips sound the same way. Perhaps that's why it can seem more contemporary -- contemporary ears are more attuned to these relaxed, warmly trippy soundscapes. Otis crafted all of this essentially alone, playing each instrument himself, and it's quite clearly a reflection of his inner psyche, and no matter how much it floats and skates upon its own sound, it's a welcoming, inviting sound. But, no matter how much the partisans claim -- and their effusive praise is plastered all over the liner notes, with Sean O'Hagan claiming that it shocks you out of a rut, Stereolab's Tim Gane says it is "almost like a new style of music that could've developed but never did" -- this isn't revolutionary, even if it's delightfully idiosyncratic. So, don't fall for the hyperbole. This isn't an album that knocks your head off -- it's subtle, intricate music that's equal parts head music and elegant funk, a record that slowly works its way under your skin. Part of the reason it sounds so intriguing in 2001 is that there just aren't that many musicians that doggedly pursue their individual vision while retaining a sense of focus. But it isn't a record without precedent, nor is it startling. It's a record for people that have heard a lot of music, maybe too much, and are looking for a new musical romance." - Astounding Personnel for the Large Group Features Living Legend Shuggie Otis on Guitar, Bass, Organ, Piano, Vibes and Percussion, the Multi-Talented Jack Kelso on Saxes & Flutes, Curt Sletten and Ron Robbins on Trumpets, Doug Wintz & Jim Prindle on Trombones, Jeff Martinez on French Horn and Carol Robbins on Harp! - Selections on Side 1 Are the Title Track, Island Letter, Sparkle City & Aht Uh Mi Hed - Tracks for Side 2 Are Happy House, Rainy Day, XL-30, Pling! and Not Available - Used Copy, Cover Is Slightly Faded & Splotchy with a Light Surface Ring and a Slightly Bent Bottom Right Corner, Side 1 Very Good++, Side 2 Has One Scuff & some very Light Surface Wear - Stereo Recording, Epic Radio Station Promotional Album with Stamp on Front, Product Code KE 33059 - California Residents Add 9.75% Sales Tax - International S & H Extra -