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Premier album de Townes Van Zandt, « For The Sake of the Song » (1968) révèle son génie poétique à travers des titres poignants comme « Waitin' Around to Die ». Produit par Jack Clement et orné d’une pochette signée Milton Glaser, cet opus initialement controversé séduit aujourd’hui par sa richesse orchestrale. Cette réédition vinyle marbré orange, remasterisée en analogique, restitue toute l’intensité de l’œuvre originale pour les amateurs de folk, country et Americana. ----------------------------------------------
Townes Van Zandt’s debut album, “For The Sake of the Song” (1968), showcases his poetic brilliance through haunting tracks like “Waitin' Around to Die.” Produced by Jack Clement and featuring cover art by Milton Glaser, the album was initially met with mixed reactions due to its orchestral arrangements. Now praised for its lyrical depth, this orange marbled vinyl reissue—remastered in analog—restores the emotional intensity of the original, making it essential for fans of folk, country, and Americana.
TRACKLISTING
FACE A
1. For The Sake Of The Song
2. Tecumseh Valley
3. Many A Fine Lady
4. Quicksilver Daydreams Of Maria
5. Waitin' Around To Die
FACE B
1. I’ll Be Here In The Morning
2. Sad Cinderella
3. The Velvet Voices
4. All Your Young Servants
5. Talkin’ Karate Blues
6. Sixteen Summers, Fifteen Falls