BREAKING ROCKS ALBUM OFFICIALLY RELEASED 26TH JULY 2010
Silverdoor Records is proud to support the Jail Guitar Doors initiative.
An independent organisation which aims to provide instruments to those who are using music as a means of achieving the rehabilitation of prison inmates. Founded by Billy Bragg, it takes it«s name from the b-side of The Clash«s 1978 single Clash City Rockers The initiative has been operating since 2007 and is ever progressing. All money raised from this download album will be used to fund return visits into UK prisons by the Jail Guitar Doors Graduates such as Leon Walker and Jonny Neesom, and funding for more instruments. Musicians already involved with the initiative include Wayne Kramer (MC5), Mick Jones (The Clash), Chris Shiflett (Foo Fighters) and Sam Duckworth (Get Cape Wear Cape Fly) and a Jail Guitar Doors U.S. is also taking shape. Legendary photographer Gavin Watson has also captured this initiative in his distinctive style which can be used on request. The album cover is one such image. Please email trevor.lough@ya.com to request Gavin’s images. The initiative is supported by Strummerville, The Joe Strummer Foundation For New Music and visually documented by director Alan Miles in Breaking Rocks recently premiered at Raindance Film Festival. The album is available from all major download sites for a price of 8 pounds. Release date 26th July 2010.
Billy also has a track on the album which was recorded inside one of Her Majestys Prisons.Breaking Rocks (Silverdoor Records)
1. Televised Crimewave - Objects of Desire
2. Pete & The Pirates - Knots
3. The Arcadian Kicks - I Can’t Sleep
4. The Neat - Ode to Joy
5. Baddies - Holler For My Holiday
6. The Mighty Roars - Kiss It
7. The Victorian English Gentlemans Club - Drivers Companion
8. My Tiger My Timing - The Distance
9. Shock Defeat! - As A Vegan I Was So Tired
10. The Brownies - Secret (Andy Gill Version)
11. Phantom - Great Pretender
12. Billy Bragg - I Keep Faith (Live)
13. Castrovalva - Triceratops
14. Jonny Neesom - Grey Walls
15. These Monsters - Call Me Dragon
16. Violet Violet - Company Man
17. Version88 - Cocaine & Guinness
18. Oh! Qunquit - Facebook Killer
19. The ABC Club - Friend of Mine
20. Islington Boys’ Club - Misfit Sugar
21. William - Midi
22. The Lucky Face - No Personality
23. David Cronenberg’s Wife - Suicide - Stretch Out (Prison Friendly Mix)
24. The Kabeedies - We Make Our Own Adventures
25. Raven Beats Crow - Puncture Kit
26. Kaputt - Blow Up These Lights
27. LR Rockets - High Tide
28. Kids Love Lies - Hex
29. For Abel - First Killing
30. Leon Walker - Borrow Me A Fiver
31. Dolly & The Clothespegs - Stayin’ Til The Morning
Anyone interested in interviewing Billy Bragg regarding this album project should contact trevor.lough@ya.com Further information is available on line at the addresses below.. www.jailguitardoors.co.uk www.breakingrocks.co.uk www.madinertia.com www.strummerville.com
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