HUNTER S. THOMPSON - The Kentucky Derby Is Decadent And Depraved - LP - Horse Shit Brown Vinyl

LP - Limited Edition Horse Shit Brown Vinyl

For the first time ever released on vinyl, this brilliant 2012 LP features an all-star cast of musicians and actors lead by Tim Robbins, Dr. John, Bill Frisell, Ralph Steadman, Annie Ross, John Joyce III and Will Forte. Hunter S. Thompson's classic Gonzo reportage on the 1970 Kentucky Derby is summoned brilliantly to life through spoken word and musical composition.

Conceived by executive producer Michael Minzer for his Paris Records label, the project was produced by Hal Willner, who brought Bill Frisell in as composer/arranger/conductor. Bill then assembled a stellar group of musicians including Curtis Fowlkes (trombone), Ron Miles (trumpet), Eyvind Kang (viola), Doug Weiselman (woodwinds), Jenny Scheinman (violin), Hank Roberts (cello) and Kenny Wolleson (drums, percussion). Ralph Steadman does double duty portraying himself in the narration and contributing original artwork for the project.

In 2021, Kramer re-mastered the original audio for this historic re-release on limited-edition 'Horse-Shit Brown' vinyl for his Shimmy-Disc label.

*Vinyl image is for mock-up purposes only and actual colour/shade may differ after production.

Tracklist:

1. Overture (My Old Kentucky Home)
2. I Got Off The Plane Around Midnight...
3. At The Airport Newsstand
4. The Next Day Was Heavy...
5. The Governor, A Swinish Neo-Nazi Hack...
6. Entr'acte
7. On Our Way Back To The Motel
8. It Was Saturday Morning, The Day Of The Big Race...
9. In A Box Not Far From Ours...
10. Some Time Around 10:30 Monday Morning...

1. Overture (My Old Kentucky Home)
2. I Got Off The Plane Around Midnight...
3. At The Airport Newsstand
4. The Next Day Was Heavy...
5. The Governor, A Swinish Neo-Nazi Hack...
6. Entr'acte
7. On Our Way Back To The Motel
8. It Was Saturday Morning, The Day Of The Big Race...
9. In A Box Not Far From Ours...
10. Some Time Around 10:30 Monday Morning...

Paris Records Credits for Original CD Release:
Produced by Hal Willner
Original Artwork by Ralph Steadman
Music Composed by Bill Frisell
Executive Producer – Michael Minzer
Project Manager – Rachel Fox

Musicians Credits:
Trombone – Curtis Fowlkes
Trumpet – Ron Miles
Cello – Hank Roberts
Viola – Eyvind Kang
Violin – Jenny Scheinman
Woodwinds – Doug Wieselmanall
Drums, Percussion – Kenny Wollesen

Voice/Actor Credits:
Voice Actor [Desk Clerk] – Annie Ross
Voice Actor [Himself] – Ralph Steadman
Voice Actor [Hunter Thompson] – Tim Robbins
Voice Actor [Jimbo] – Dr. John
Voice Actor [Rent A Car Clerk, Crowd] – Will Forte
Voice Actor [The Pimp] – John Joyce III

Shimmy-Disc Credits for LP Release:
Produced by Hal Willner
Original Artwork by Ralph Steadman
Mastered by KRAMER at Noise Miami
LP Design by Kramer & Ryan Hover
Project Manager – Nick Ohler