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Michelle Shocked – The Texas Campfire Tapes (VG+/VG+) – LP, UK
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The Texas Campfire Tapes is an LP by Michelle Shocked released on the Cooking Vinyl label.
About this album
The Texas Campfire Tapes is Michelle Shocked’s raw and distinctive debut, a record that helped establish her as a major new voice in American folk-rock. Issued in 1986, it pairs acoustic directness with Texas blues inflection and sharp, vividly drawn songwriting, making the songs feel immediate and unvarnished. First recorded in a live, lo-fi setting that became central to its identity, the album’s blend of wit, social observation and frontier spirit gave it a lasting cult reputation. Its stripped-back sound and strong narrative focus made it stand out at a time when mainstream folk was often more polished.
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Artist: Michelle ShockedLabel: Cooking Vinyl – COOK 002Format: LP, Album, ReissueUnits: 1Country: UKGenre: Pop & Rock
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A1 5 A.M. In Amsterdam
A2 The Secret Admirer
A3 The Incomplete Image
A4 Who Cares?
A5 Down On Thomas St.
A6 Fogtown
B1 Steppin' Out
B2 The Hep Cat
B3 Necktie
B4 (Don'T You Mess Around With) My Little Sister
B5 The Ballad Of Patch Eye And Meg
B6 The Secret To A Long Life (Is Knowing When It'S Time To Go)