{"product_id":"lanquidity-deluxe-edition","title":"Lanquidity (DELUXE EDITION)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fontstyle0\"\u003eStrut 25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition Includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fontstyle0\"\u003eTip-on Sleeve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fontstyle0\"\u003eOBI Strip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fontstyle0\"\u003e'Nagaoka' Japanese Style Inner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fontstyle0\"\u003eInsert featuring liner notes by Buchler (Philly Jazz), Michael Ray and Danny Ray Thompson (Sun Ra Arkestra) and Bob Blank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fontstyle0\"\u003eA2 Poster including a rare photograph of Sun Ra in his home, by Veryl Oakland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fontstyle0\"\u003eStrut proudly presents a special edition, deluxe repress of Sun Ra’s classic ‘Lanquidity’, for the 25th anniversary of the label. Housed in a tip-on sleeve with OBI strip, this new special editions features an A2 poster including a rare Veryl Oakland photograph of Sun Ra in his home, as well as liner notes by Tom Buchler (Philly Jazz), Michael Ray and Danny Ray Thompson (Sun Ra Arkestra) and Bob Blank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fontstyle0\"\u003eOriginally released in 1978 on Philly Jazz, ‘Lanquidity’ was recorded overnight at Bob Bank’s Blank Tapes studio on 17th July 1978 following a performance on Saturday Night Live. “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fontstyle2\"\u003eMost critics felt that it was more of a fusion-inspired record\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fontstyle0\"\u003e,” explains Michael Ray. “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fontstyle2\"\u003eAs the name suggests, the album is liquid and languid.”\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fontstyle0\"\u003eBob Blank adds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fontstyle2\"\u003e, “Musically, it was very ad hoc and freeform. There were horn charts but most tracks came out of improvised jams. Sun Ra just did his thing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fontstyle0\"\u003e.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fontstyle0\"\u003eThe album 'Lanquidity' consists of five smooth tracks from the Sun Ra discography. It begins gently with 'Lanquidity,' a spontaneous composition by Sun Ra described by Danny Ray Thompson as reminiscent of an Ancient Egyptian Stargazing Ceremony, plotting the stars and planets. 'Where Pathways Meet' follows, featuring Sun Ra's funky interpretation of an Egyptian march, evoking the image of Pharaoh rallying his troops. 'That’s How I Feel' maintains a relaxed groove, featuring reflective trumpet lines from Eddie Gale and solos by John Gilmore and Marshall Allen, with Allen's oboe described as reminiscent of snake-charming. 'Twin Stars Of Thence' dances around Richard Williams' celebrated elastic bassline, while the haunting closer, 'There Are Other Worlds (They Have Not Told You Of),' epitomizes \"space music,\" described by poet Mama Nzinga as '\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fontstyle2\"\u003eThe essence of light. Spirit takes a ride inside the deep dark space of just being\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fontstyle0\"\u003e.' Start to finish, Lanquidity remains an effortless, psychedelic pleasure and one of the strongest in the Ra 70's discography.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fontstyle0\"\u003eThis new deluxe LP edition of ‘Lanquidity’ features the widely distributed version of the album originally released on Philly Jazz and reflects the album’s original packaging with a metallic foil \/ magenta sleeve, housed in a tip-on sleeve with OBI strip and featuring both liner notes and a limited edition poster, to celebrate 25 years of Strut records.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Redeye","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53442475098391,"sku":"LP-STRUT-237X2","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/6983\/6055\/files\/Lanquidity.jpg?v=1779913872","url":"https:\/\/sisyphusrecordworks.com\/products\/lanquidity-deluxe-edition","provider":"Sisyphus Record Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}