Unknown Instructors - Unwilling To Explain (Purple vinyl)
Vocals – Dan McGuire, Joe Baiza (A2, B2, B4)
Bass – Mike Watt
Cello – Leah Jenssen (A2)
Drums – George Hurley
Guitar – J Mascis
Harp – Stephan Haluska (A3)
Percussion – Stephen Perkins (A3, B2)
Saxophone – Dan Wenninger (B2, B5)
Composed by Mike Watt
Lyrics by Dan McGuire
1 LP, standard sleeve
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : purple
Speed : 33RPM
Size : 12”
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : Pallas
Label : ORG Music
Original Label : ORG Music
Recorded at Thunderpants, Casa Hanzo, Bisquiteen and Cleanest Dirty Shirt
Engineered by Marc Seedorf, Mike Watt, Pete Mazich
Produced by Dan McGuire, Mike Watt
Mastered by Dave Gardner at Infrasonic Mastering.
Released in 2019
Tracks :
Side A:
- Acquainted with the Night
- Ballad of the Unknown Instructors
- Election Day in Satchidananda
- Hand in Hand
Side B:
- Out in the Cold
- How it's Done
- Initiation
- The Hero
- The Patriot
Reviews :
Unknown Instructors are an all-star outfit featuring the former rhythm section of Minutemen and Firehose, bassist Mike Watt and drummer George Hurley, with poet Dan McGuire. Dinosaur Junior guitarist J Mascis was recruited for their fourth effort, Unwilling To Explain.
The album is the group's first recording which was not entirely improvised. They seamlessly blend flavors of jazz, punk rock, spoken word, noise, and art rock for a truly unique listening experience. Unwilling To Explain was mastered by Dave Gardner at Infrasonic Mastering.
Ratings :
Discogs 4/5