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Arthur Russell<\/strong>\u00a0epitomised\u00a0the spirit that defined downtown NYC in the 70s and 80s.\u00a0Yet his inability to complete projects resulted in limited output. Be With now present the reissue of “Event Horizon”<\/strong>, an album Arthur<\/strong>\u00a0did\u00a0finish with his cult group The Necessaries<\/strong>. Criminally neglected for 35 years, its scarcity on vinyl has caused it to evade his most diehard fans and its relative obscurity has rendered it largely unknown, even amongst Arthur<\/strong> acolytes.<\/p>\n

Arthur<\/strong> played keys in the new wave\/power pop quartet, as well as writing half the songs and contributing his inimitable vocals and avant-garde cello. Fronted by the muscular guitar of lead singer Ed Tomney, the band was rounded out by Ernie Brooks (The Modern Lovers) on bass and drummer Jesse Chamberlain (ex-Red Crayola). The record was produced by the legendary Bob Blank and featured the pulsing trombone of Peter Zummo.<\/p>\n

“Event Horizon”<\/strong>represents the partial overhaul given to The Necessaries<\/strong>\u2019 first record Big Sky (1981). Renamed and relaunched in 1982, The New York Rocker described the revised LP as benefitting from \u201csome shuffling, some trimming of deadweight and the setting of real gems in their place. The biggest plus \u2013 \u201cMore Real\u201d – is easily the prettiest song the Zombies never wrote\u201d. That track, as well as the towering \u201cDriving And Talking At The Same Time\u201d, \u201cDetroit Tonight\u201d, \u201cOn The Run\u201d and \u201cThe Finish Line\u201d, came from the pen of Arthur<\/strong>. They are undoubtedly the best tracks on the album, wonderfully capturing Arthur<\/strong>\u2019s softer, more melodic approach to pop.<\/p>\n

With an uncompromising post punk attitude, The Necessaries<\/strong> blended distorted guitars and loud drums with melodious, intelligent songwriting. It\u2019s weird and minimal, but it\u2019s still resolutely pop. Like much of Arthur<\/strong>\u2019s work, the songs are warm, shimmering and modern; catchy, hypnotic and utterly timeless. As well as handling a lot of the lead vocals, he arranged the tracks too, stripping away some of the new wave poppiness and adding his signature beautiful moodiness. It sounds like the most transcendent idea of what pop music could be.<\/p>\n

“Event Horizon”<\/strong>should\u2019ve been one of the most influential records in rock music history. Like most slept-on classics, it didn\u2019t make the immediate impact it intended to, and was forgotten by Sire and, eventually, by fans. Nevertheless, Arthur<\/strong> forged ahead with his solo career after abruptly quitting the band by jumping out of the van at the mouth of the Holland Tunnel in New York, while on the way to an important gig.<\/p>\n

Whilst “Event Horizon”<\/strong> will appeal to all Arthur Russell<\/strong> completists, it demands further examination beyond his fans. It\u2019s long been an elusive missing piece to the lore of the downtown scene, but it won\u2019t be for much longer. Art Pop? Jangle Pop? Power Pop? Whatever. Far ahead of its time, this is pure pop for now people.<\/p>\n

The original, iconic artwork has been faithfully restored whilst Simon Francis\u2019 dextrous mastering adds real clarity throughout. As ever, the record has been pressed at a reassuringly weighty 180g. Additionally, the album features extensive liner notes on a printed inner sleeve by renowned writer and friend of the downtown scene Mikey IQ Jones.<\/p>\n

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Arthur Russell<\/strong>\u00a0epitomised\u00a0the spirit that defined downtown NYC in the 70s and 80s.\u00a0Yet his inability to complete projects resulted in limited output. Be With now present the reissue of “Event Horizon”<\/strong>, an album Arthur<\/strong>\u00a0did\u00a0finish with his cult group The Necessaries<\/strong>. Criminally neglected for 35 years, its scarcity on vinyl has caused it to evade his most diehard fans and its relative obscurity has rendered it largely unknown, even amongst Arthur<\/strong> acolytes.<\/p>\n

“Event Horizon”<\/strong> represents the partial overhaul given to The Necessaries<\/strong>\u2019 first record Big Sky (1981). Renamed and relaunched in 1982, The New York Rocker described the revised LP as benefitting from \u201csome shuffling, some trimming of deadweight and the setting of real gems in their place. The biggest plus \u2013 \u201cMore Real\u201d – is easily the prettiest song the Zombies never wrote\u201d. That track, as well as the towering \u201cDriving And Talking At The Same Time\u201d, \u201cDetroit Tonight\u201d, \u201cOn The Run\u201d and \u201cThe Finish Line\u201d, came from the pen of Arthur Russell<\/strong>. They are undoubtedly the best tracks on the album, wonderfully capturing Arthur<\/strong>\u2019s softer, more melodic approach to pop.<\/p>\n

“Event Horizon”<\/strong> should\u2019ve been one of the most influential records in rock music history. Like most slept-on classics, it didn\u2019t make the immediate impact it intended to, and was forgotten by Sire and, eventually, by fans. Nevertheless, Arthur<\/strong> forged ahead with his solo career after abruptly quitting the band by jumping out of the van at the mouth of the Holland Tunnel in New York, while on the way to an important gig.<\/p>\n

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