Great American Gingerbread: Rasputina Rarities & Neglected Items
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Great American Gingerbread: Rasputina Rarities & Neglected Items is a limited collector's edition compilation album by American
cello rock
band
Rasputina. It was released on April 5, 2011.
The compilation contains a CD of previously unreleased tracks composed of film scores, demos, compilation tracks and tribute pieces which frontwoman Melora Creager
describes as "essentially solo works, [Her] initial compositions and impulses." It also contains a Bonus DVD that includes a live performance as well as Q&A session recorded in 2002 at the Knitting Factory
, in New York
.
's website as a way to promote and generate interest for the new record.
unless otherwise noted.
Notes
United States
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cello rock
Cello rock
Cello rock and cello metal are subgenres of rock music and heavy metal characterized by the use of cellos as primary instruments, alongside or in place of more traditional rock instruments such as electric guitars, electric bass guitar, and drum set.Cellos, often in groups of three or more, are...
band
Rock Band
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Rasputina. It was released on April 5, 2011.
The compilation contains a CD of previously unreleased tracks composed of film scores, demos, compilation tracks and tribute pieces which frontwoman Melora Creager
Melora Creager
Melora Creager, formerly Melora Mather, is an American cellist and singer-songwriter best known for her role as lead singer and chief composer of the cello rock trio Rasputina....
describes as "essentially solo works, [Her] initial compositions and impulses." It also contains a Bonus DVD that includes a live performance as well as Q&A session recorded in 2002 at the Knitting Factory
Knitting Factory
The Knitting Factory is a music venue and concert house with locations in Brooklyn, Boise, Reno, and Spokane. The club originally specialized in jazz and experimental music and has expanded to showcasing all genres of music, performing arts and comedy....
, in New York
New York
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.
Promotion
As early as March 2011, the song "Ballad of Lizzie Borden" has been available for free download via SoundCloudSoundCloud
SoundCloud is an online audio distribution platform which allows collaboration, promotion and distribution of audio recordings.-History:SoundCloud was originally started in Stockholm, Sweden, but was established in Berlin, Germany in August, 2007 by sound designer Alex Ljung and artist Eric Wahlforss...
's website as a way to promote and generate interest for the new record.
Track listing
All songs written by Melora CreagerMelora Creager
Melora Creager, formerly Melora Mather, is an American cellist and singer-songwriter best known for her role as lead singer and chief composer of the cello rock trio Rasputina....
unless otherwise noted.
Notes
- The disc contains a bonus DVD that contains Rasputina's live performance at the Knitting FactoryKnitting FactoryThe Knitting Factory is a music venue and concert house with locations in Brooklyn, Boise, Reno, and Spokane. The club originally specialized in jazz and experimental music and has expanded to showcasing all genres of music, performing arts and comedy....
in NYC in 2002. It features Rasputina's old lineup from around that period. It also features a Q&A session. As is often the case with Rasputina's anachronistic sense of humor, the performance is credited to have been recorded in 1902.