Name: Ariel Pink's Picks - Volume One
Brand: R Stevie Moore

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

pi05

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2014-12-18

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Proper

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

655035050515

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2 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

R Stevie Moore

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Robert Steven Moore, also known as R. Stevie Moore or RSM, is an American musician born on January 18, 1952 in Nashville, Tennessee. He is considered the singer and songwriter who pioneered lo-fi/DIY music and is often referred to as the "godfather of home recording". With a career spanning over five decades, he has released approximately 400 albums independently since 1968.
Recognized as one of the most influential artists of the cassette underground, R. Stevie Moore's impact can be felt in the works of bedroom and hypnagogic pop artists in the post-millennium era. While about three dozen "official" albums (mostly compilations) have been released on various labels, his extensive discography showcases his prolific output and creative exploration.
In a surprising move, R. Stevie Moore announced his retirement from all musical activity and interviews through his website on New Year's Eve in 2019. Despite this announcement, his legacy as a groundbreaking artist continues to inspire musicians around the world.

Double-LP package Includes full lyric sheet, liner notes, and download card. As with all matters related to Ariel Pink and R. Stevie Moore the exact details are vague - but the origins of this compilation can be traced to Ariel Pink's 'My Molly' EP from 2006. Included with the EP was a postcard insert that featured a hand drawn road-map to what Ariel considered to be R. Stevie Moore's best songs from each era. This illustrated his deep appreciation for, and understanding of, R. Stevie's vast catalog. Nearly all of the selections on this release come from that list and all were recorded between 1973 and 1984. The final sequence for 'Ariel Pink's Picks, Volume One' was sent by Ariel to R. Stevie around 2006 - but the release didn't materialize until 2011 when Nick Noto (Big Muff Radio) discovered it while assisting with the digital reincarnation of the  R. Stevie Moore Cassette Club. Later in 2011, Laughable Recordings released a limited run of 100 cassettes that quickly sold out and have been highly sought-after by fans ever since. It is worth noting that the majority of these songs do not appear on R. Stevie Moore's many other compilations; and this is the first time that eleven of the seventeen tracks have ever appeared on vinyl. This essential collection was carefully remastered for vinyl release by Carl Saff in early 2014.

Ariel Pink's Picks - Volume One

Music GB