Arthur Russell - Calling Out of Context (Double LP on Black Vinyl + 4-Page Insert)

30 years have passed since Arthur Russell left us, in relative obscurity, from AIDS complications in 1992. Yet his work – as composer, songwriter and dance music innovator – is better known now than ever before. Since Audika Records and Arthur’s partner Tom Lee began excavating and curating Arthur’s vast archive beginning in 2003, critics worldwide have hailed Russell as a visionary. Countless younger artists cite him as an influence.

According to the liner notes Arthur left an archive of over 1000 tapes and as much pages of lyrics with lots of different / alternate takes on material released as 24-24 Music, Dinosaur L, Indian Ocean, Loose Joints etc. 

The now classic album that started the renaissance, available via Rough Trade on double vinyl with four page insert.  Calling Out Of Context features 12 previously unreleased tracks of Buddhist Bubblegum Disco Electro Pop including the anthemic That’s Us/Wild Combination, The Platform On The Ocean, Make 1, 2 and Arm Around You, all recorded during Arthur’s prime years 1985-90.

Collaborators include Mustafa Ahmed, Walter Gibbons, Steven Hall, Jennifer Warnes, and Peter Zummo.

As a cellist, songwriter, composer, and disco visionary Arthur Russell consistently blurred the lines of our expectations of what pop music could be. Contrary by nature, Arthur’s spontaneous reaction to and altered perception of his environment produced music that remains challenging and contemporary. Arthur’s open hearted attitude to music was far ahead of its time, and now that time is ours.