First time on CD for this 1981 album. Riff Raff was a Rock group fronted by bassist Doug Lubahn, best known as the bass player on most the albums by the Doors. He was also one of the original members of the legendary psychedelic group Clear Light. Wounded Bird.
(p) 1981 & 2010 Atlantic Recording Corp. (c) 2010 Wounded Bird Records
"Time Riff" is an instrumental track.
"Vinyl Futures" is a CD release by the artist Riff Raff, produced by WUB, that explores the meeting point between analog nostalgia and forward-thinking hip-hop aesthetics. Across its tracks, the album plays with themes of future visions, digital overload, and the charm of imperfect, "dusty" vinyl sound, translated into a modern, high-impact production. Listeners can expect shimmering synths, heavy bass, and playful, sometimes surreal lyrics that switch between laid-back storytelling and rapid-fire wordplay. The sequencing on this CD is designed as a journey: from intro tracks that set a cinematic atmosphere, through energetic centerpieces, to more reflective, late-night cuts that close the record with a sense of strange optimism. WUB appears here as a label and manufacturer that focuses on contemporary, beat-driven music with a strong sense of identity, presenting artists whose sound stands out in both production and personality. With "Vinyl Futures", WUB underlines its orientation towards experimental yet accessible releases that appeal to fans of adventurous hip-hop and alternative rap. Riff Raff is known as a highly idiosyncratic rap figure with a distinctive style, colorful imagery and an off-beat sense of humor. Over the years, he has built a cult following through his unconventional persona, memorable music videos, and collaborations across different corners of hip-hop and pop. His work is characterized by punchy hooks, eccentric metaphors and a willingness to blur the lines between satire and sincerity, making each new project feel unpredictable and entertaining. "Vinyl Futures" fits seamlessly into this artistic trajectory, offering an eclectic, self-aware listen that will appeal to long-time fans as well as curious newcomers looking for something different in the rap landscape.
Eine zu Unrecht völlig unbekannte Veröffentlichung im Spannungsfeld zwischen AOR / Classic Rock und dezentem Hard Rock. Überragend gespielt und produziert, für den ganz großen Erfolg vielleicht mit zuwenig Ohrwürmern.
