RAGS / THE GOLDDIGGERS

Even though this is for those that seek out quite unique, and to some strange, this album is a miracle to own if you love the quaint, slightly RIO, slightly theatre style. And a cast of the best at the genre.

Lindsay Cooper - does anyone know how her health is? - is so talented, both writing and performance. The music here is very "small and powerful" to my ears. The unique style brings out this very special feeling of; everyone is quite tightly playing their performance, yet it seems to be a playful, loosely put together affair. Perfectly executed, and oh my the Fred Frith work is just what you love about his style of electric guitar playing (think his work with Henry Cow.)

If you can find this CD, it is worth every penny, as it is a document of "Rags" and almost all of "The Golddiggers."

Of interest, if you have the LP vinyl copy of Rags, look at the women sewing? Notice the sewing machines? My, how they look like a future device (very similar in actual construct) - our beloved Mellotron.