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Reviews:

The box set will have the songs in alphabetical order as Black Francis AKA Frank Black explains the alphabetization “It feels like an approximation of randomness and it’s a way to randomize something, especially if its titles.” He goes onto say by placing the songs this way “we get away from the preciousness of LPs we put out and its more about the body of work, the good times that we had.”

True Blue:

“These songs were recorded with the intention of being demos, to be sent to the Catholics band to learn before they traveled to Los Angeles to record the album Black Letter Days. Another reason was to test Frank Black’s personal “New” recording” equipment. This included a “full track” (1 track) mono analog tape recorder, and a mishmash of old vintage tube gear. We recorded in the temporarily empty “B” room in Sound City Studios in Los Angeles, where many of Mr. Black’s local musician friends came by to help out. In return, exquisite evening buffets were provided for all, which Frank Black himself brought to the studio nightly and spread out. Everyone played, ate, talked, and was merry. These songs were the result, recorded live to 1 track.” Ben Mumphrey, 2014.