Alexander "Skip" Spence, Oar - 1h 1m 15s

Tracks & Durations

1. Little Hands	3:53
2. Cripple Creek	2:13
3. Diana	4:45
4. Margaret-Tiger Rug	2:17
5. Weighted Down (The Prison Song)	6:28
6. War in Peace	4:09
7. Broken Heart	3:29
8. All Come to Meet Her	2:06
9. Books of Moses	2:42
10. Dixie Peach Pomenade	2:50
11. Lawrence of Euphoria	1:53
12. Grey/Afro	9:41
13. This Time He Has Come	4:42
14. It's the Best Thing for You	2:49
15. Keep Everything Under Your Hat	3:05
16. Halo of Gold	3:06
17. Doodle	0:57

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Review

The only solo album from this former Jefferson Airplane and Moby Grape cult hero is something of a legend. Cut in four days all by himself, it bombed upon its release in 1969. Nevertheless, Spence's legend has led to devotion from such fans as Tom Waits, Robert Plant, Beck, and R.E.M.. Oar features quiet, stark folk; odd turns of phrase; old-timey shuffles; playful swing; and pretty melodies croaked out from Spence's hoarse voice. Generally, the mood is blissed out, with the occasional apocalyptic dread ("Cripple Creek," "Books of Moses") and dissociated narratives ("Margaret-Tiger Rug," "Lawrence of Euphoria") that came naturally to the poor soul who spent time in psychiatric institutions prior to his death at age 52. This Sundazed reissue includes new liner notes, plus 10 additional tracks, including five previously unissued recordings. --Jason GrossDigitally remastered reissue of the now-legendary 1969 solo debut by this member of Moby Grape. Features 10 bonus tracks, all recorded during the last days of the heady and historic album sessions ('This Time He Has Come', 'It's The Best Thing For You', 'Keep Everything Under Your Hat', 'Furry Heroine (Halo Of Gold)', 'Givin' Up Things', 'If I'm Good', 'You Know', 'Doodle', 'Fountain' and 'I Think You And I'). 22 tracks total. 1999 release.

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Oar

Tracks: 12 (-5 tracks), Disk length: 45m 21s (-16m 6s)

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