John Carpenter - Lost Themes IV Noir (Transparent Red Vinyl)

John Carpenter - Lost Themes IV Noir (Transparent Red Vinyl)It's been a decade since John Carpenter recorded the material that would become Lost Themes, his debut album of non film music and the opening salvo in one of Hollywood's great second acts. Those vibrant, synth driven songs, made in collaboration with his son Cody Carpenter and godson Daniel Davies, kickstarted a musical renaissance for the pioneering composer and director. In the years since, Carpenter, Carpenter, and Davies have released close to a

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but the melancholy and minimalism of this record makes it a standout in the Silver Jews catalog