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The Squid's Ear Magazine

Crocker, Jay

Joachim on Eggshells

Crocker, Jay: Joachim on Eggshells (Bug Incision Records)

Jay Crockers follows the allure of salvage from six years of recordings, taking sketches and mini-improvs and organizing them into a large and unusual sonic journey.
 

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Label: Bug Incision Records
Catalog ID: bim-19
Squidco Product Code: 12100

Format: CDR
Condition: New
Released: 2009
Country: Canada
Packaging: Paper foldover in a plastic sleeve
Recorded March 6, 2009 at Artunit Studios.
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