[2018-02-23] Gord Downie "Coke Machine Glow" and "Battle Of The Nudes" reissues (Arts And Crafts)

Linda · **Posted:** Sun Oct 01, 2017 3:01 am

These two solo albums were originally credited to the more formal "Gordon" Downie. The reissue CDs will feature updated cover artwork to reflect how he prefers to be known, as "Gord" Downie:

Description
Lush and sprawling, 'Coke Machine Glow' is Gord Downie's debut 2001 solo album. Featuring the singles "Chancellor" and "Vancouver Divorce", the album's backing band was credited as "the Goddamned Band" and included contributions from musicians Julie Doiron, Steven Drake (The Odds), kevin Hearn (Barenaked Ladies), Josh Finlayson, director Atom Egoyan, and members of The Dinner Is Ruined. 'Coke Machine Glow' highlights Downie's singular poetic story-weaving over sparse, loose production and subdued instrumentation.

Gord Downie's sophomore 2003 solo album, 'Battle Of The Nudes', "ranges from some sublime spoken word pieces to straightforward rock songs." (PopMatters). Featuring a backing band credited as "Country of Miracles" including Julie Doiron, Josh Finlayson and members of experimental blues-rock band The Dinner Is Ruined, the album leaned closer to more traditional rock than its predecessor, but no less filled with Downie's singular poetry. At the time of release, Downie wrote of the record: "I'm interested in doing anything that teaches me something," he concludes. "As a result, I've found that I'm writing more than ever. In fact, the day after I mastered this record, I was already back to writing with The Hip. Ultimately, what I want to do is more. I want to get better."

Coke Machine Glow
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075ZDV43Y/?tag=imwan-20

Battle Of The Nudes
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075ZH5JNX/?tag=imwan-20

ARK · **Joined:** 23 Mar 2013 **Posts:** 1320

As much as I like The Hip, these 2 solo albums did nothing for me. In fact, I just got rid of them about a month ago. It's good to see him still recording though (see new releases thread) given his current health situation.

Linda · **Posted:** Tue Oct 24, 2017 5:05 pm

In the aftermath of Gord Downie's passing, pre-order prices for the two reissues have been reduced to $9.98 each:

Coke Machine Glow
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075ZDV43Y/?tag=imwan-20

Battle Of The Nudes
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075ZH5JNX/?tag=imwan-20

Linda · **Posted:** Fri Dec 29, 2017 4:54 pm

Bump: These have been pushed back to February 23rd.

[2018-02-23] Gord Downie "Coke Machine Glow" and "Battle Of The Nudes" reissues (Arts And Crafts)

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