David Thomas - Edheldred, Vol. 1 [Imperium Romanum] (2015)

David Lynn Thomas is known primarily as a co-founder of the short-lived proto-punk band Rocket From The Tombs and member of Pere Ubu. The first team played under the name Hippopotamus Crocus (Crocus Behemoth). Most often she performed as a singer, but you could play guitar, trombone and a number of tools. The area of ​​their interests Thomas described as "gestalt culture, geography and sound." Through his work permeates a number of recurring themes - the American system of trails, "junk" tourist culture, Brian Wilson (Brian Wilson) and AM-radio. Thomas has long been one of the iconic characters of the American punk and rock; to this day many remember his characteristic high-pitched voice.

Thomas was born in Florida (Florida), I grew up - in Cleveland, Ohio (Cleveland, Ohio). His first project was already mentioned Rocket From the Tombs - stretching, however, only a year. Later, David founded the band Pere Ubu, which included successfully performed from 1975 to 1982-th. Leaving Pere Ubu, Thomas worked for some time with a number of well-known musicians. Among other things, fate brought him to Richard Thompson (Richard Thompson), Moksemom Philip (Philip Moxham), Lindsay Cooper (Lindsay Cooper) and Chris Cutler (Chris Cutler). For a while David was playing in the style that is virtually indistinguishable from the style of Pere Ubu. Over time he began to develop his own style. Of particular interest is the text of Thomas - rather complicated, confusing and actively exaggerate bird theme.


Tracklist:

01. Imperium Romanum
02. Precious Rome
03. Pax Romana
04. Centurion
05. Battle Of Alesia
06. Egypt And Rome
07. Emblem Of Rome
08. Lords Of Colosseum
09. The Last Fight
10. Honor In A Victory
11. The Road To Freedom
12. Divi Filius