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Sings
Charles Manson
Sings
Genres: Country, Folk, Pop, Rock
 
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Charles Manson visited New York in the early `60s with his guitar and his songs in a vain search for recognition. In Beverly Hills, famous musicians gave him use of their studio to produce this album, featuring vocal ba...  more »

     
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All Artists: Charles Manson
Title: Sings
Members Wishing: 4
Total Copies: 0
Label: Esp Disk Ltd.
Original Release Date: 1/1/2006
Re-Release Date: 1/24/2006
Album Type: Original recording remastered
Genres: Country, Folk, Pop, Rock
Styles: Singer-Songwriters, Folk Rock, Country Rock
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 825481020039

Synopsis

Album Description
Charles Manson visited New York in the early `60s with his guitar and his songs in a vain search for recognition. In Beverly Hills, famous musicians gave him use of their studio to produce this album, featuring vocal backup from the women of the "family." During a stay in a San Francisco prison, he met a fellow inmate, and gave him the album to release. While Manson was being tried and convicted of participation in the murder spree, the government attempted to discredit the hippie movement by citing him as an example, hoping to defuse the rising tide of anger among the population over the war in Vietnam. Because his songs were considered musically and historically significant, this record was released briefly by ESP-Disk' in 1974, and is now being reissued. All royalties are paid to the son of one of the victims, who obtained a judgment against Manson.
 

CD Reviews

Creepy but surprisingly good
Zoltan Carnovasch | Bavaria | 03/16/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)

"This are recordings Manson made before the notorious Tate-LaBianca murders. He actually wanted to become a folk singer but couldn't attract the interest of any record company. This is surprising since he had a pleasant voice and a knack for songwriting. The first song - Look at Your Game, Girl - is surprisingly good, and all the other songs feature nice hippie lyrics and 60s folk melodies. Sound is mono and rather low-fi, but fine overall. The booklet contains a Manson interview and some comments on the recordings and their relevance. If you are into freak folk, this CD is a must-have!"