Michelle Shocked – Short Sharp Shocked 1988 UK Press
Michelle Shocked – Short Sharp Shocked 1988 UK Press
Michelle Shocked – Short Sharp Shocked (1988 UK Pressing)
Released in 1988, Short Sharp Shocked is the powerful debut album from Michelle Shocked, blending folk, blues, and roots influences with sharp lyrical storytelling and a distinctive, raw vocal style. Recorded with a stripped-back, live feel, the album captures an authentic energy that set it apart from the polished productions of the late ’80s.
Featuring standout tracks like “Anchorage,” “If Love Was a Train,” and “When I Grow Up,” the record earned critical acclaim and established Michelle Shocked as a unique voice in contemporary folk music.
This is a 1988 UK pressing, complete with original artwork and full analogue sound, making it a great addition for collectors of late ’80s folk and roots records.
Tracklist
Side A
- If Love Was a Train
- Anchorage
- (Making the Run to) Gladewater
- The L&N Don’t Stop Here Anymore
- Shaking Hands (Soldier’s Joy)
Side B
- When I Grow Up
- Thread the Needle
- Black Widow
- Fogtown
- Memphis
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Record Details
| Label | Cooking Vinyl |
| Catalogue Number | CV LP 1 |
| Year of Release | 1988 |
| Country of Pressing | UK |
| Speed | 33 RPM |
| Decade | 1980's |
| Media Condition | VG+ |
| Sleeve Condition | VG+ |
| Format Notes | Vinyl LP, incl. Printed Inner |
Details
This record has been play tested and graded appropriately please product description.
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