{"product_id":"rabbitlock-the-backbone","title":"Rabbitlock – The Backbone","description":"\u003cp\u003eLabel:Braille Records – Braille 007\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry:New Zealand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed LP 1986\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisc:VG+\/EX (great shape overall)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacket:VG+\/VG (crack (not a tear) on top part, slight wear, not very serious close to VG+, )\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBraille Records is a legendary indie label based in Wellington, New Zealand, that served as a platform for musicians released such as the Primitive Art Group and David Watson, who stood apart from the conservative musical mainstream, allowing them to release their unique improvisational music and experimental jazz. This album, the label's 7th release, is the only record by the jazz group Rabbitlock. The memebers included the Donaldson brothers : Anthony and David Donaldson who would later become the core of the avant-pop band Six Volts, and David Long, who went on to achieve great success in the film industry. The album captures the experimental spirit of their youth across 8 tracks. While the instrumentation and compositions are unconventional throughout, standout tracks include \"The Backbone\" which unfolds with a thrilling minimalism reminiscent of Six Volts before erupting into a trumpet frenzy in the latter half, quality chamber jazz piece \"Queesinaire\" featuring saxophone, and atmospheric track \"Optimism In The Face Of All Odds\" that reveals their experimental sensibilities. All releases from this label were pressed in limited quantities, making them rare finds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimitive Art GroupやDavid Watsonはじめ、保守的な音楽カルチャーから孤立していた音楽家たちが、独自の即興音楽や実験的ジャズを発信するためのプラットフォームとしても機能していたニュージーランド・ウェリントン拠点の伝説的インディーレーベルBraille Records。本作はレーベル7番に当たるジャズグループRabbitlockによる唯一作。メンバーには後にアヴァン・ポップ・バンドSix Voltsの核となるドナルドソン兄弟（Anthony Donaldson \/ David Donaldson）や映画界で躍進を遂げるDavid Longなどが含まれています。そんな彼らの若き日の実験精神が刻まれた全8曲を収録。全編一筋縄ではいかない編成と楽曲構成ですが、中でもSix Voltsへと通じていくようなミニマルにスリリングに展開しながら中盤以降にトランペットが吹き荒れる”\u003cspan\u003eThe Backbone”、サックスを加えた高品位な室内楽ジャズを聞かせる”Queesinaire”、揺れながら実験的な志向を感じさせる”Optimism In The Face Of All Odds”は出色。レーベルどの作品も少量プレスにより稀少となっています。アートワークも素晴らしい。\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/n7r32fo81goct3tdhsl9r\/Rabbitlock-The-Backbone-A2.mp3?rlkey=zfevmgwt5vsojef3jq65krz04\u0026amp;st=e5s2ftgt\u0026amp;dl=0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA2 - Queesinaire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/deyt9f6gahv9hcxd4niso\/Rabbitlock-The-Backbone-A3.mp3?rlkey=h45eks9stsqedip4ttwm01aes\u0026amp;st=6lold5gk\u0026amp;dl=0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA3 - I Picture Age (Anag.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/cxthp21j84mqlduyq92gp\/Rabbitlock-The-Backbone-A4.mp3?rlkey=n48qnt00xjiff68uyfxw0ubdi\u0026amp;st=5pi7tdcx\u0026amp;dl=0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA4 - The Backbone (My Spinal Friend)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/zh5pfo2u58z1xuji0y3e1\/Rabbitlock-The-Backbone-B1.mp3?rlkey=ih0key64wnxj93zjeks4wx4vw\u0026amp;st=p0he0ml7\u0026amp;dl=0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB1 - Rhombus Stomp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/wbjxmgcgnuar8mlyliyol\/Rabbitlock-The-Backbone-B2.mp3?rlkey=d5yghsmtf199b5xtgrd0c8tmq\u0026amp;st=4ro2pkh9\u0026amp;dl=0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB2 - I Read Of Your Engagement (Doof Thwack, A Blow To Me)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/kczh7t9m60phzad3nkq6f\/Rabbitlock-The-Backbone-B3.mp3?rlkey=9qaypb8o70jcqfo82wt4tkdqx\u0026amp;st=38rawanb\u0026amp;dl=0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB3 - Porridge (Heavy Broth)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/o1fgg3u93ghtne4p2a5w3\/Rabbitlock-The-Backbone-B4.mp3?rlkey=u3vvb3f80rkeurf7kfbzpxnok\u0026amp;st=s3d285kd\u0026amp;dl=0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB4 - Optimism In The Face Of All Odds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galapagos Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50414070136935,"sku":null,"price":13800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/8117\/2327\/files\/43r0r_yc.jpg?v=1791621100","url":"https:\/\/galapagos-rec0rds.com\/products\/rabbitlock-the-backbone","provider":"Galapagos Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}