PETER GORDON
Love of Life Orchestra
(DFA)
With Arthur Russell duly sainted, the New York City avant-disco revival turns to this extensive, expansive studio project and its lush, sax-dominated epics. Blessed with the mastery of a conductor, Peter Gordon brought together a community of musicians -- including Russell, David Byrne, David Johansen, Art Londsay, and vocalist Rebecca Armstrong -- with distinctly lavish and madcap results. "Extended Niceties" and "Roses on the Dance Floor" are as terrific as their titles, and "Beautiful Dreamer" is exquisite. Two tracks after the jump.<!--break-->
Peter Gordon and Love of Life Orchestra, "Beautiful Dreamer": Peter Gordon and Love of Life Orchestra, "Extended Niceties":