Really loving this mix. I realise organising the rights would be a nightmare but someone should release a mix like this commercially.
One of the issues with trying to listen to Arthur Russell as there is no specific obvious album to listen to first, plus the different genres that he worked in. Would be good to have a definitive compilation as a gateway for newcomers.
How long has this sequestered away on BBC Sounds for?
Only just got hold of this.
Seems to be a couple live albums on Spotify now too
Anyone listening to the Nirosta Steel album? Somehow Russell-adjacent (think the big dog is on at least one track).
It’s getting mad buzz from the music journalists I follow online. It’s not really grabbing me
I loved it tbf, covers a lot of ground though so definitely has the feel of a compilation. Recorded between 1980 & 2025. Sounds like Arthur more in spirit though then any actual massive similarity (although he plays on some of the tracks)
These songs are so good.
