Delicate Tension

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DELICATE TENSION
DELICATE TENSION cover
Studio album by R. Stevie Moore
Released November, 1978
Recorded 1976 - 1978
Genre Psych-Pop, Punk Rock, Plo-Fi, DIY
Length 77:56
Label H.P. Music HPS-30735, Cordelia CD036 (CD)
Producer RSM
Professional reviews
R. Stevie Moore chronology
Stance e.p.
(1978)		 Delicate Tension
(1978)		 Everything (Tout)
(1984)

Delicate Tension is the second 12" vinyl record album by DIY home recording pioneer and one-man band R. Stevie Moore. The album was issued in a small pressing by Moore's uncle Harry Palmer's H.P. Music in late 1978. It mainly contains Moore's new songs and sound experiments captured since his recent move north from Nashville TN to New Jersey, all recorded on 1/4 track 7 1/2 ips reel-to-reel stereo tape decks.

The intricate album cover graphics were designed and handmade by the artist.

Delicate Tension was reissued on compact disc in July 2004 by Alan Jenkins' private label Cordelia Records in the UK. It included 10 bonus tracks, including the complete Stance e.p. from Sept. 1978, as well as rare photos and an extensive email interview by Jenkins. The CD is now out of print, but can be acquired directly through the artist.

[edit] Track listing

  1. COOL DADDIO (2:40) 6/78 VIDEO
  2. DELICATE TENSION (3:55) 6/78
  3. SCHOOLGIRL (2:00) 6/78
  4. DON'T BLAME THE KNICKERS (3:29) 6/78
  5. ZEBRA STANDARDS 29 (4:31) 6/78 VIDEO
  6. YOU ARE TOO FAR FROM ME (5:13) 8/77
  7. OH PAT (1:20) 1/78
  8. APROPOS JOE (3:10) 1/78
  9. FUNNY CHILD (2:04) 1/77
  10. NORWAY (2:40) 4/78
  11. THIS WEDNESDAY (1:33) 8/78
  12. SOME VOICES (:25)
  13. I GO INTO YOUR MIND (2:10) 9/78
  14. HORIZONTAL HIDEAWAY (1:05) 9/78
  15. DON'T LET ME GO TO THE DOGS (5:13) 6/77

Bonus Tracks: "STANCE" 12"ep (Sept '78)

  1. IST OR MAS (8:09) 4/76
  2. DANCE MAN (3:12) 6/77
  3. MANUFACTURERS (4:36) 7/77

Cordelia Bonus Tracks:

  1. MY LITTLE AUTOMOBILE IS SAD (2:44) 6/78
  2. CAFFEINE BOY (2:39) 6/78
  3. LET'S (2:11) 6/78
  4. THINKING (5:45) 6/78
  5. NEW STRINGS (2:40) 6/78
  6. BULK OF KNOWLEDGE (1:59) 6/78
  7. ADJACENT SPECIES LIKE YOU (3:13) 6/78

[edit] External links

RSM's Delicate Tension webpage