Rimbaud in Abyssinia
I've never understood why Robyn has dissed this record so completely. One of my first purchases of his, spent many an afternoon under its spell, Twix bar in hand. Has a gentle, albeit sub, Barrett vibe.
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Night Ride To Trinidad |
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52 Station |
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Young People Scream |
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The Rain |
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America |
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The Cars She Used To Drive |
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Grooving On An Inner Plane |
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St Petersberg |
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When I Was A Kid |
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Midnight Fish |
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It Was The Night |
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How Do You Work This Thing |
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Rain (Demo) |
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Cars She Used To Drive (Demo) |
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Young People Scream (Demo) |
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When I Was A Kid (Demo) |
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Falling Leaves |
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