John Frusciante steps away from the limelight to a more personal musical space. From 2004 - 2008, he was busy contributing to Vincent Gallo's 'Brown Bunny' soundtrack, releasing six solo records, and making a chart - topping album with the Chili Peps. His 10th solo album, 'The Empyrean' (2009), is a psychedelic concept album about death and rebirth, both literally and abstractly. It features Johnny Marr of The Smiths, and former bandmates Flea and Josh Klinghoffer. His cover of Jeff Buckley's 'Song Of The Siren' is instantly captivating, with its spooky flanged piano and studio - as - instrument atmosphere. 'One More Of Me' shows off his bassy and ragged voice alongside a jaunty fiddle, while 'Central' is a Radiohead - like damaged art - rock jam. This album's last vinyl release in 2013 sold out fast, so grab yours now! It's a newly remastered 180g black double vinyl pressing from the original analog tapes, the first since 2013. Comes with printed inner sleeves having lyrics and detailed credits, and a digital download. Music label: Record Collection 2019. Reviewed by SIR PSYCO GUNDAM 05/2019.
To enjoy this vinyl record, first, make sure your turntable is clean and in good working condition. Gently place the record on the turntable and set the tonearm on the starting groove. As you listen, you can really soak in the unique sounds of John Frusciante's album. When you're done, carefully lift the tonearm and remove the record from the turntable. Keep the record in its sleeve when not in use to protect it from dust and scratches. Avoid touching the playing surface with your fingers as much as possible. If the record gets dirty, use a proper record cleaning brush to gently clean it. Store the record in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to maintain its quality over time.
