Name: Strong Love: Songs Of Gay Liberation 1972-81
Brand: Various Artist

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Bonus disc: No

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CH070LPC1

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Pink

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Baby Pink

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Limited edition

Release date

2021-06-04

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0747742112751

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / pink

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Various Artist

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Chapter Music

Founded by a584572 in Perth in June 1992, Chapter Music is one of Australia's longest-running independent record labels. With a rich history spanning over three decades, the label has been at the forefront of promoting and nurturing diverse musical talent across various genres.

In mid-1995, Chapter Music relocated to Melbourne, where it continued to thrive and expand its roster of artists. The label has consistently championed emerging acts and provided a platform for established musicians to showcase their unique sounds.

Known for its commitment to artistic integrity and innovation, Chapter Music has released an impressive catalog of albums that have garnered critical acclaim both locally and internationally. From indie rock to experimental pop, from electronic music to folk-inspired melodies, the label's diverse range of releases reflects its dedication to supporting creativity in all its forms.

Originally released on CD in 2012, Chapter’s landmark compilation of 70s gay musical pioneers gets a vinyl release for the first time ever. Strong Love explores the first wave of openly gay songwriting that emerged after New York's Stonewall Riots kickstarted the modern gay rights movement in 1969. It took just a few years for the defiant chanting and interlocked arms of early 70s pride marches to reverberate onto record, and Strong Love begins with one of the earliest known recordings of openly gay songwriting, 1972's A Gay Song by London hippie collective Everyone Involved. Across 15 tracks, the compilation takes in disarmingly personal folk, uplifting soul, outsider country and dark synth-rock.

Eccentric one man band Chris Robison played with the New York Dolls and Elephant's Memory, while LA glam seducer Smokey saw members of the Stooges and Quiet Riot pass through his backing band. Steven Grossman was covered by Twiggy and Scrumbly and Martin are justifiably infamous for their work with San Francisco drag hippies the Cockettes. The songs on Strong Love illustrate the vision, talent and raw courage that drove 1970s songwriters to sacrifice popular careers for the sake of honesty and self-expression. Compiled by Chapter Music's Guy Blackman, with an evocative introduction from drummer Richard Dworkin (who played with Blackberri and Buena Vista and is one of the few to have witnessed many Strong Love artists first hand), the album is a powerful tribute to pioneering artists whose music has been neglected for too long.

Side A: 1. Everyone Involved - A Gay Song 2. Charlie Murphy - Gay Spirit 3. Blackberri - It’s Okay 4. Smokey - Strong Love My Life 5. Robert Campbell - Dreamboy 6. Mike Cohen - Evil and Lusty Side B:7. Lavender Country – Cryin’ These Cocksucking Tears 8. Chris Robison - Big Strong Man In 9. Steven Grossman – Out 10. Tom Robinson - Good To Be Gay 11. Buena Vista - Hot Magazine 12. International Gay Society – Stand Up For Your Rights 13. Scrumbly and Martin - Hots For A Hustler. 14. Paul Wagner - The One.

Digital only (via download card) 15 Conan - Tell OI’ Anita 

Strong Love: Songs Of Gay Liberation 1972-81

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