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"Odyshape" is the second studio album by the English post-punk band the Raincoats, released in 1981 on Rough Trade Records. The album is noted for its experimental approach to instrumentation, incorporating diverse percussion, dub-influenced basslines, and unconventional song structures. It was recorded following the departure of their original drummer, leading to various musicians contributing to the rhythm section. The record is often cited as a foundational work in the intersection of post-punk and feminist music.
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Who played on the Raincoats' Odyshape album?
Odyshape featured the Raincoats' core members Ana da Silva and Gina Birch, along with violinist Vicky Aspinall, who had joined the band after original drummer Palmolive departed. The album also incorporated contributions from several additional musicians playing percussion and other instruments, reflecting the band's exploratory approach to lineup and arrangement.
Is Odyshape the first or second Raincoats album?
Odyshape is the Raincoats' second album, released in 1981 on Rough Trade Records, following their 1979 self-titled debut The Raincoats. The album shows a significant shift away from the more direct punk energy of the debut toward sparse, rhythmically complex arrangements.
What instruments are used on Odyshape beyond standard rock guitar, bass, and drums?
Odyshape is notable for its wide range of non-standard instrumentation, including violins, kalimba, thumb piano, various African and Caribbean percussion instruments, and unconventional guitar tunings. This global instrumentation gives the record its distinct, exploratory post-punk sound that sets it apart from contemporaries.
Was Odyshape by the Raincoats ever reissued on vinyl or CD?
Odyshape has been reissued by Rough Trade and was also included when Kurt Cobain's praise of the Raincoats helped generate renewed interest in their catalog in the early 1990s. The album has been available on vinyl reissues through Rough Trade in subsequent pressings.
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