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Title: Sharrock's guitar masterpiece from 1969: holy, groovy, great
Review: Sonny Sharrock has made some legendary records, like "Ask The Ages" and "Guitar" that feature his brilliant skronky playing. My favorite, though, is this record "Black Woman". It's like no wave soul music. Sharrock's playing is the seed for no wave and skronk (Thurston Moore, Arto Lindsay owe Sonny a debt of gratitude). On "Black Woman" Sonny's guitarwork is coupled with his wife Linda's sexy/scary/spiritual voice. At times, the songs are like eavesdropping on lover's getting their groove on. Milford Graves playes drums judiciously, but not tentatively.This great record will freak you out the first time you play it, I promise. And isn't that the best recommendation of all? "Black Woman" is intimate, timeless, and above all, out there in adventureland waiting to be rediscovered.
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