The Shaggs - Philosophy of the World - Limited Edition Color Vinyl - Ships Fast
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The Shaggs - Philosophy of the World - Limited Edition Color Vinyl Record - Ships Fast!
Philosophy of the World is the only studio album by the American band the Shaggs, released in 1969. It has been described as both among the worst records of all time and a work of "accidental genius".
The Shaggs formed at the insistence of their father, Austin Wiggin, who believed that his mother had predicted their rise to fame. Philosophy of the World was recorded in 1969 in Revere, Massachusetts, and released in limited quantities by a local record label. It received no attention and the Shaggs disbanded in 1975 after Austin's death.
The Shaggs had no interest in becoming musicians and never became proficient in songwriting or performing. Philosophy of the World features bizarre songs with badly tuned guitars, erratically shifting time signatures, disconnected drum parts, wandering melodies and rudimentary lyrics about pets and families. Over the decades, Philosophy of the World developed a cult following, circulating among musicians and attracting fans including NRBQ, Frank Zappa and Kurt Cobain. After it was reissued on Rounder Records in 1980, it received enthusiastic reviews for its uniqueness in Rolling Stone and The Village Voice.
In 2007, Blender named Philosophy of the World the 100th-greatest indie rock album. NME included it in its list of the "100 greatest albums you've never heard". In 2016, Rolling Stone ranked it the 17th-greatest "one-album wonder", and in 2018 Paste listed named it the 30th-best garage rock album. This limited edition record is an absolute gem!
- LP pressed on "Yellow Smoke" vinyl
- Liner notes by legendary musician, writer and compiler, Lenny Kaye (Patti Smith, Nuggets)
- Included booklet features unseen photos and ephemera
- Artwork restored and expanded to a gatefold jacket
- #5 on Kurt Cobain’s top 50 favorite albums
A1 Philosophy Of The World A2 That Little Sports Car A3 Who Are Parents A4 My Pal Foot Foot A5 My Companion A6 I'm So Happy When You're Near B1 Things I Wonder B2 Sweet Thing B3 It's Halloween B4 Why Do I Feel B5 What Should I Do B6 We Have A Savior
Your album will be securely packed and shipped to you with a tracking number in an additional protective sleeve. Most orders go out within 24 hours of cleared payment, unless it's a Sunday, holiday, or weather doesn't permit. Then it goes out on the next business day. Please note that images used are stock photos. This album is in new and sealed condition.
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