Artist: Tom Verlaine Edition: 1987 UK import/release on cassette by Fontana, catalog # SFMC 1, barcode #042283086142. New/Used: Used Condition: VG+ Color: ------------------
TOM VERLAINE - FLASH LIGHT
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A shimmering peak in the post-punk landscape, Tom Verlaine’s Flash Light (1987) is a breathtaking display of guitar architecture and poetic noir. Reunited with Television bassist Fred Smith and joined by the fluid guitar work of Jimmy Ripp, Verlaine delivers a collection of songs that are as melodic as they are mysterious. From the driving, rhythmic urgency of "Cry Mercy Judge" to the ethereal, widescreen beauty of "The Scientist Writes a Letter," the album captures Verlaine’s signature "neon-lit" sound in its most polished form. Flash Light isn't just a solo record; it’s a brilliant refinement of the jagged elegance Verlaine pioneered with Television—a must-own for anyone who believes the electric guitar is an instrument for painting shadows.
1987 UK import/release on cassette by Fontana, catalog # SFMC 1, barcode #042283086142.
