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Released 20 years ago

Good Bread Alley

Carl Hancock Rux · 2006

53 min · 11 tracks

A rich tapestry of spoken word, jazz-infused melodies, and soulful rhythms that explore the complexities of identity and culture.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Good Bread Alley — The title track sets the tone for the album, merging introspective lyrics with a compelling musical backdrop that encapsulates Rux's artistic vision.
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    All the Rock Stars (For Kurt Cobain) — This track pays homage to Kurt Cobain while interrogating fame and artistic legacy, showcasing Rux's ability to connect personal loss to broader cultural implications.
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    I Can't Write Left-Handed — Rux's rendition of this classic song weaves personal storytelling with deep emotional resonance, highlighting his narrative prowess and vocal expressiveness.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Good Bread Alley 5:47
  • 2 My Brother's Hands 5:13
  • 3 Thadius Star 5:09
  • 4 Behind the Curtain 4:55
  • 5 Lies 3:31
  • 6 Geneva 3:27
  • 7 Black of My Shadow 4:35
  • 8 All the Rock Stars (For Kurt Cobain) 4:13
  • 9 Living Room 3:53
  • 10 I Can't Write Left-Handed 7:25
  • 11 Better Left Unsaid 5:19

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