Muslimgauze - " Hammer and Sickle E.P." (Hessian 1) 1983

Q: How more Black can a sleeve be?
A: "None more Black" (N.Tufnel 1982)
Like a vinyl Burqa (Burka), this 7" disc is covered with a solid black sleeve. Not too original, see Boyd Rice, Sex Pistols, Spinal Tap etc., but very apt considering Mr Muslimgauze's leaning towards anything islamic.Covering up the beauty of this piece,only undressed for the gaze of the purchaser. A sort of audiophile's (I said audio-phile you tit!), version of an arranged marriage.
Also amusing is how the context of the track entitled "Fear of Gaddaffi" has changed post Arab spring Libya. It now conjures up the fear on Gaddaffi's face before he was Trepanned by an eagar young rebel. Shame though, he was one of the better tyrants.
After listening to all these Muslimgauze records i need some therapy, and so,probably, do you.So I leave you with a pretty picture of a calming Kitten. You can use it when listening to any Muslimgauze records, or even when you are feeling anxious. Just look at it in moments of emotional crisis,and all will be well again. His name is Tony.
"Ahhh, look at little Tony. Now exhale slowly."

Tracks:

A1		Hammer & Sickle	7:07
B1		Fear Of Gadaffi	3:48
B2		Nettle Cloth	1:49
B3		Baize Tents	2:52

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