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Albums by Arthur Russell
ALBUMSpringfieldArthur Russell
ALBUMFirst Thought Best ThoughtArthur Russell
ALBUMAnother ThoughtArthur Russell
ALBUMWorld of EchoArthur Russell
Artist Playlists
Arthur Russell Essentials
Introducing disco to the avant-garde, he wrapped listeners in a world of echo.
Inspired by Arthur Russell
Decades after his death, the New York icon's work resonates more strongly than ever.
Arthur Russell: Deep Cuts
Arthur Russell: Influences
Artist Biography
Endlessly curious as a songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, Arthur Russell explored a range of styles that wound from avant-garde minimalism to dubby disco funk. Ahead of his time and existing in general obscurity during his short lifetime, Russell amassed an enormous amount of recorded material that brought his singular personality to whatever style he approached. After his death in 1992, Russell's distinctive voice and adventurous production range caught on in terms of popularity as well as influence on new generations of musicians. Albums released during his lifetime, like 1986's spare, dubby cello experiments on World of Echo, were joined by posthumous releases like 2008's collection of previously unreleased country-tinged material Love Is Overtaking Me and the more ambient-leaning sounds of 2023's Picture of Bunny Rabbit.
Hometown
Oskaloosa, IA, United States
Genre
Alternative