Released 1981 (1981) Length 32:11 Artist Art Bears Label Recommended Records | Recorded August–September 1980 The World as It Is Today
(1981) The Art Box
(2004) Release date 1981 Genre Experimental rock | |
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Studio Sunrise Studios, Kirchberg, Switzerland Producer Art Bears
Etienne Conod Similar Winter Songs, Hopes and Fears, The Art Box, Western Culture, In Praise of Learning | ||
Art bears the world as it is today
The World as It Is Today is the third and last album by English avant-rock group Art Bears. It was recorded at Sunrise Studio in Kirchberg, Switzerland between 24 August and 7 September 1980, and was first released in 1981.
Contents
- Art bears the world as it is today
- Art bears the song of investment capital overseas
- Track listing
- Personnel
- Sound and art work
- CD reissues
- Songs
- References
For technical reasons, the original release of this album on LP vinyl record was pressed on a 12" disc at 45-rpm, and not the usual 33⅓ rpm.
Art bears the song of investment capital overseas
Contents
The World as It Is Today comprises 11 songs, all composed by Fred Frith with texts by Chris Cutler. The last song, "Albion, Awake!" was recorded as an instrumental because Dagmar Krause objected strongly to the violent nature of the lyrics. The lyrics for "Albion, Awake!", however, still appear in the booklet accompanying the album.
Track listing
All tracks composed by Fred Frith and Chris Cutler.
Personnel
Sound and art work
CD reissues
Songs
1The Song of Investment Capital Overseas2:38
2TRUTH2:57
3FREEDOM3:25