SOULED AMERICAN - NOTES CAMPFIRE (LP)

"Souled American's Ambient Americana Returns: 30th Anniversary Reissues of Frozen and Notes Campfire. Few bands have captured the enigmatic, outsider spirit of American music quite like Souled American. Often cited as pioneers of "alternative country," the Illinois-based group released Fe in 1988, a groundbreaking album that arguably laid the foundation for the genre years before it had a name. Though widely associated with the Southern roots rock of Uncle Tupelo's No Depression, Souled American's early sound was an altogether different exploration, rooted in reggae's stretched rhythms and an almost otherworldly space. As the band evolved, they drifted further from conventional sounds, their music growing slower, more insular, and increasingly esoteric. Now, on the 30th anniversary of Frozen and Notes Campfire, Souled American revisits their unique brand of "ambient Americana" with reissued, limited-edition versions of their final two albums. These releases are enriched with fresh stories, rare technical insights, musician credits, and even whimsical cartoons, revealing the surprising creative origins behind two early classics." (label info)