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Soul Junk – 1952 – Compact Disc

Soul Junk – 1952 is part of a series of albums by the experimental band Soul Junk, known for their eclectic blend of genres ranging from indie rock and hip-hop to abstract and noise music. The band, led by Glen Galloway, often incorporates a mix of conventional and unconventional musical elements, using scripture and spiritual themes as a frequent basis for their lyrics.

When avant-pop band Trumans Water relocated from San Diego to the Pacific Northwest in early 1994, multi-instrumentalist Glenn Galloway stayed behind, re-christened himself Glen Galaxy, and embarked on a (mostly) solo project called Soul-Junk. Writing songs in praise of Jesus Christ, and in fact drawing a large portion of his lyrics directly from the Bible, Galloway’s first album as Soul-Junk, 1950, was released in 1995 on the Holy Kiss label.

The album 1952 continues Soul Junk’s tradition of creating music that’s both challenging and spiritually engaging. This work features a mix of lo-fi production, electronic beats, distorted vocals, and a wide range of sampled sounds and live instruments. The title ‘1952’ might signify a thematic or conceptual anchor for the album’s content, although with Soul Junk’s avant-garde approach, it could also represent a more abstract or symbolic reference.

Numerous releases (CDs, LPs, cassettes, and 7”s) followed on such labels as Homestead, Shrimper, and Sub Pop. All Soul-Junk releases are titled after mid 20th century years mainly post-war years, strangely enough though Galloway has been reluctant to clarify any specific meanings associated with the titles or the logic behind their non-sequential order of release.

At the same time, Galloway remained tied to Trumans Water, touring and sometimes recording with the band, though not a formal active member. As Soul-Junk, Galloway’s music could be described as a mélange of indie rock, hip-hop, soul, and all-around lo-fi sonic experimentation, sharing some similarities with Ween, the Beastie Boys, and Beck. An ambitious double-disc set was released in 1999, entitled 1955, a collection that well-displayed Soul-Junk’s genre-hopping tendencies, and 2000 saw the release of the pared-down 1956, which focused on Soul-Junk’s quirky hip-hop side.

This album would appeal to listeners who are looking for music that pushes boundaries and combines a deep spiritual introspection with experimental soundscapes. ‘1952’ is typical of Soul Junk’s commitment to exploring new artistic territories while engaging with profound themes in innovative ways.

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Homestead Records

Track Listing
1. In Your Sanctuary
2. Spoiler!
3. Pegasus On The Slow Tip
4. Like The Sunrise
5. Sweet To My Soul
6. Doom Beat
7. Kingdom’s Fruit, The
8. Ape The Rich
9. In Their Sea Thru Raincoats
10. Eyes Of The Spirit
11. Goose-Eggs
12. Oahu Strum
13. Cold-Coct The Corner
14. Episode!
15. 7 Horned Star
16. Cup & Dish
17. Seeing Ear
18. Another Dome Ride
19. Hi-Priest
20. Snatched From The Fire
21. Arm In Actiom
22. Throne Speeda Light
23. Nectar Sublet
24. Men Of Memphis Cracked Your Skull
25. Sideways Drag
26. Move Like Kings
27. Soulology
28. Slo-Jam In The Endzone
29. Junk On Lax
30. Kingdom Of Heaven
31. Zion!