Shorn Fleece by John Lanolin
Date Released 1/25/2009 Sales 10 Listens 15
Shorn Fleece is not just a Japanese wool product, it's also the name of ex-Bleatle John Lanolin's first greatest hits album. Every aspect of John's early solo career is touched upon -- from the social activism of Give Fleece a Chance to the psychedelic imagery of No. 9 Dip and the hopeful vision of I'm Itchin'. Many of the tracks, including Happy Xmas (a duet with John's wife Yang Ono), are available only now for the first time on CD.
Tracks
- 1. Give Fleece a Chance
- 2. Cold Turki
- 3. Instant Kardigan
- 4. Power to the Pullover
- 5. Mutton
- 6. Ewe is the Black Sheep of the Herd
- 7. I'm Itchin'
- 8. What Sweater Gets You Through the Night
- 9. Hinde Games
- 10. No. 9 Dip
- 11. Medley: Happy Xmas (You're in Clover)/Give Fleece a Chance (reprise)
Reviews
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"...and I'll never wear cotton again!"
theHoseman" It's great to hear the ex-Bleatle finally take stock of his catalog and put all the radio hits in one place.
Hearing all the tracks in one sitting gave me a much better appreciation of Lanolin's rawness, contrasting greatly against his former bandmates solo efforts, for which he will forever be compared; Poll McCardigan's polished output, or George Aries-Son's jubilant folk/rock, and Ramgoat Starr's happy-go-lucky rockfests.
I didn't realize some of these songs were his!"
"Very Good Album, John. I hope your next album is greater than this one. "
Tyman"I was and still am impressed by the chord progressions of #9 Dip. Such a hauntingly beautiful song! This album is just chock full of great songs, Power to the Pullover, Instant Kardigan, and of course, Give Fleece a Chance. A solid performance by a talented genius."
scarletto"Shorn Fleece is nothing short of a masterpiece, and a showcase for Lanolin's songwriting and musicianship. "Give Fleece A Chance", "Instant Kardigan", "What Sweater Gets You Through the Night" and "Hinde Games" are all sure to be hit singles, while "Cold Turki" gives us a firsthand look at some of the darkness that lies just below Lanolin's shorn fleece."
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