A Rollins in the Wry
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A Rollins in the Wry is the ninth spoken word
album by Henry Rollins
, released February 27, 2001 on Quarterstick Records
. It was reissued with new artwork on 2.13.61 Records
on September 11, 2007. It was recorded during a nine-week stint at the Luna Park club in Los Angeles
. Some recordings used in A Rollins In the Wry, along with others from his shows at Luna Park, were used for his DVD Live At Luna Park (2004).
The last track, Encore, was recorded in London
on May 18, 1999. That performance was used for a Comedy Central
special called Live and Ripped In London, which first aired August 11, 2000. That special is included as a bonus DVD on Provoked
(2008).
Spoken word
Spoken word is a form of poetry that often uses alliterated prose or verse and occasionally uses metered verse to express social commentary. Traditionally it is in the first person, is from the poet’s point of view and is themed in current events....
album by Henry Rollins
Henry Rollins
Henry Rollins is an American singer-songwriter, spoken word artist, writer, comedian, publisher, actor, and radio DJ....
, released February 27, 2001 on Quarterstick Records
Quarterstick Records
-Artists:*Bad Livers*Calexico*DK3*Dead Child*June of 44*Kepone*The Mekons*Mi Ami*Peter Móren *Mule*Naked Raygun*Tara Jane O'Neil*Pegboy*Phono-Comb*Rachel's*Rodan*Henry Rollins*Shipping News*Sholi*The Sonora Pine*Therapy?...
. It was reissued with new artwork on 2.13.61 Records
2.13.61
2.13.61, Inc. is a publisher and record company founded by musician Henry Rollins and named after his birthday . The company has released albums by the Rollins Band, all of Rollins's spoken-word work, and numerous books....
on September 11, 2007. It was recorded during a nine-week stint at the Luna Park club in Los Angeles
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. Some recordings used in A Rollins In the Wry, along with others from his shows at Luna Park, were used for his DVD Live At Luna Park (2004).
The last track, Encore, was recorded in London
London
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on May 18, 1999. That performance was used for a Comedy Central
Comedy Central
Comedy Central is an American cable television and satellite television channel that carries comedy programming, both original and syndicated....
special called Live and Ripped In London, which first aired August 11, 2000. That special is included as a bonus DVD on Provoked
Provoked (album)
Provoked is the 15th live spoken word album by Henry Rollins, released on April 1, 2008 as a CD/DVD combo on 2.13.61 Records. It was recorded in San Francisco, CA on November 6, 2007 and Amsterdam, Netherlands on January 23, 2008 during his Provoked tour.The DVD includes the Comedy Central special...
(2008).
Track listing
- "Intro" – 3:11
- "Death To Poets" – 0:59
- "Journal" – 4:17
- "Clintonese" – 2:03
- "Language" – 3:25
- "Never Again" – 3:25
- "The United Colors of West LA" – 9:20
- "Rite Aid" – 4:58
- "Israel" – 8:03
- "Maturity" – 9:47
- "Men In Make Up" – 6:06
- "Future Parents" – 6:38
- "Encore" – 2:20
Credits
- Henry Rollins – Production & Editing
- Richard Bishop – Production & Management
- Rae Di Leo – Mixing
- Phil Klum – Mastering
- Dave Chapple – Design
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– Illustration - Alison Dyer – Photography
- Mike Curtis – Tour Manager