DAVID AXELROD 'Earth Rot' Double LP (US, Now-Again Records, Catalogue #NA516 LP) Brand new/unplayed copy of limited year 2018 Now-Again Records label special RSD (Record Store Day) expanded Double LP edition (original Capitol Records label LP plus an entire second LP of never-before-released instrumental versions) of the David Axelrod's 1970 Baroque Fusion Jazz Psych album Earth Rot. 

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David Axelrod (1931-2017) was producer and A&R at Capitol in Hollywood in the 1960s, working with artists Cannonball Adderley, Lou Rawls, David McCallum, among others, and the infamous group of L.A. session musicians known as the Wrecking Crew. In 1967, for Reprise Records, Axelrod composed and "ghost-produced" the psychedelic rock album Mass In F Minor under the guise of The Electric Prunes. This surprise hit earned Axelrod new audience, and the opportunity to release a string of albums under his own name back at Capitol. Earth Rot (1970) set Axelrod up for his final stage as an architect of jazz fusion and ensured that his productions would help future architects of hip hop.

LISTEN IN GOOD HEALTH. Now-Again Records dives into the third and final entry of David Axelrod's trilogy of albums made for Capitol Records between 1968 and 1970. From the rear cover Earth Rot is self-described as 'A musical comment on the state of the environment,' and, with the theme of ecology in mind, Axe takes you on a gripping, impeccably produced journey into the existential threat of man-made ecologocial and climate disaster. The albums themes are just as - if not more - poignant now than they were almost 40 years ago. With Axelrod's trademark heavily microphoned backbeat drums, baroque orchestration and choral vocals, its no wonder how his productions helped lay the foundation for hip-hops architects. Axe's productions have been sampled by such hip-hop heavyweights as Madlib, Diamond D, Dr. Dre, DJ Premier, Swiss Beatz and of course DJ Shadow. To add to the sweetness, the second LP of this release includes the never-before-released instrumental version, making it a whole new listening experience for labheads who've listened to this album before. Also includes an over-sized 28 page booklet that delves into Axelrod's incredible life and music, including never before seen photos and an extensive interview with Axelrod by Now Again founder Eothen Alapatt and Wax Poetics' Brian Digenti. Highly recommended, this album is not to be missed.

  • Third + final entry in Axelrod's album trilogy for Capitol Records.
  • Double vinyl pressing includes never-before-released instrumental versions.
  • Audiophile reissue lacquered directly from original eq-ed master tapes at Capitol Records.
  • Housed in gatefold jacket w/ 28 page booklet.
  • Edition of 2850.
Tracks on this Double LP are as follows:

PositionTitle/CreditsDuration
The Warnings
A1Part I2:48
A2Part II4:28
A3Part III5:04
A4Part IV3:08
The Signs
B1Part I3:44
B2Part II3:43
B3Part III


5:41
The Warnings (Instrumentals)
C1Part I
C2Part II
C3Part III
C4Part IV
The Signs (Instrumentals)
D1Part I
D2Part II
D3Part III

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