This distinctive collaboration was originally released in 1971 and saw Cale (fresh from his ground-breaking work as a member of the Velvet Underground and now finding his feet as a solo artist) and Riley (noted for his highly influential works “In C” and “A Rainbow in Curved Air”) create a work of atmosphere and uniqueness. All instrumental, with the exception of the song “The Soul of Patrick Lee”, “Church of Anthrax” was the impeccable amalgamating of the experimental spirit of the two musicians.
Hard to categorize, Church of Anthrax was recorded a year prior to its release by Columbia in February 1971 and actually preceded Cale’s first solo album.
This re-mastered reissue also includes a booklet that fully restores the original album artwork and includes a new essay.
Track Listing
1. Church of Anthrax
2. The Hall of Mirrors in the Palace of Versailles
3. The Soul of Patrick Lee
4. Ides of March
5. The Protégé