Recorded in the late '80s, The Lion for Real consists primarily of brief poems set to avant-jazz. Producer Hal Willner has assembled a group that at various times features Marc Ribot, Bill Frisell and Arto Lindsay, and they skillfully navigate the emotional tones and wit in Ginsberg's poems. This doesn't contain any of Ginsberg's major works, but it's a welcome reminder of his irascible humor and mischievousness. [The 1997 reissue of The Lion for Real contains two bonus tracks, including "The Ballad of the Skeltons," which ...
Read More
Recorded in the late '80s, The Lion for Real consists primarily of brief poems set to avant-jazz. Producer Hal Willner has assembled a group that at various times features Marc Ribot, Bill Frisell and Arto Lindsay, and they skillfully navigate the emotional tones and wit in Ginsberg's poems. This doesn't contain any of Ginsberg's major works, but it's a welcome reminder of his irascible humor and mischievousness. [The 1997 reissue of The Lion for Real contains two bonus tracks, including "The Ballad of the Skeltons," which features instrumental support from the unlikely pair of Paul McCartney and Phillip Glass.] ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi
Read Less
Add this copy of Lion for Real to cart. $10.99, new condition, Sold by Streetlight_Records rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Santa Cruz, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Polygram Records.
Add this copy of Lion for Real to cart. $18.35, new condition, Sold by Importcds rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Sunrise, FL, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by PolyGram.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Bingham/Bingham/Gin; Blair/Ginsberg; Carney/Carney/Ginsb; Frisell/Ginsberg; Ginsberg/Pickett; Ginsberg/Ribot;... New. New in new packaging. USA Orders only! Brand New product! please allow delivery times of 3-7 business days within the USA. US orders only please.
Add this copy of Lion for Real to cart. $25.07, new condition, Sold by newtownvideo rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from huntingdon valley, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Polygram Records.
Add this copy of The Lion for Real, Re-Born to cart. $36.80, new condition, Sold by Importcds rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Sunrise, FL, UNITED STATES, published 2023.
