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Hugo Race The True Spirit Rue Morgue Blues LP 1988 Aust new wave EX

Original Australian pressing on Rampart

Rue Morgue Blues is a perfect title for the tenebrous kind of Gothic blues Hugo Race performs on his debut album. But among the many that play Gothic rock Hugo Race occupies a special place – he’s on the avant-garde top of this high and bleak crag. And every song is a tiara shining with its own unique jewels. Saxophone opening “Rue Morgue Blues” is magnanimously fabulous and the song itself is no less than public flagellation.  Murky, industrialised gothic blues a deeper shade of dark than anything The Bad Seeds ever quite managed. Music to hide bodies to.

Hugo Justin Race (born 23 May 1963) is an Australian rock musician and record producer who had been based in Europe from 1989 to 2011. He was a member of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds (1983–85), and The Wreckery (1984–89) with Nick Barker and Robin Casinader. As from October 2013 he was simultaneously a member of Hugo Race and the True Spirit, Hugo Race Fatalists, and Dirtmusic. True Spirit have released 12 albums. Race returned to live in Australia in 2011.

A1         Blonde Hustling          

A2         Turkyneck Piana        

A3         Long Time Ago            

A4         Cyprus Grove Blues   

A5         John The Revelator

B1         Rue Morgue Blues      

B2         Please Don't Go           

B3         Certified Fool               

B4         Slugger Brass               

B5         Mojo Hand

CONDITION:

SLEEVE: EX+ No ring wear; includes illustrated inner sleeve

RECORD: EX+ Some spindle marks on labels, vinyl looks and plays NM