Sortie, by Cartoon

Sortie

by Cartoon

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	1.	Shark 08:21
	2.	Ptomaine Poisoning 08:05
	3.	Anemic Bolero 03:36
	4.	Flotsam 04:02
	5.	Apathy In America 05:37
	6.	I Have No Teeth 01:06
	7.	Shredded Wheat 11:26
	8.	Quotes 15:38
	9.	Bedlam 04:38
	10.	Light In August 05:47
	11.	Scherzo 03:44
	12.	Bottom Of The Ninth 04:05

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In the very darkest days of progressive music, Cartoon were one of the very brightest stars of U.S. classical/progressive rock. Originally a trio (keyboards, guitar, drums), and expanding to a quintet for their 2nd lp (add reeds and violin), they used classical form and influences along with more avant prog influences like Zamla and Univers Zero. Sortie is both their lps (minus one track that wouldn't fit) directly off the masters.

"Their music is just as amazing now as it was ten years ago, not being dated or outmoded in any way."
-Background.

"...one of the hidden gems of American progressive rock."
-Laser's Edge

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released January 1, 1994

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Cuneiform Records is an independent record label releasing adventurous, boundary-bursting music by artists from around the world.

Founded in 1984.
Based in Washington D.C.

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