Venus in Cancer

Venus in Cancer
Studio album by
Robbie Basho
Released1969 (1969)
RecordedSierra Sound, Berkeley, CA
GenreAmerican primitivism
Length49:37
LabelBlue Thumb
ProducerEd Bogus
Robbie Basho chronology
The Falconer's Arm II
(1967) 		Venus in Cancer
(1969) 		Song of the Stallion
(1971)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
The Great Folk Discography8/10[2]
Mojo[4]
Pitchfork Media7.8/10[3]
The Stranger[5]

Venus in Cancer is the sixth studio album by composer and guitarist Robbie Basho, released in 1969 by Blue Thumb Records.

Track listing

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All music is composed by Robbie Basho

Side one
No.TitleLength
1."Venus in Cancer"9:30
2."Eagle Sails the Blue Diamond Waters"6:47
3."Kowaka d'Amour"9:55
Side two
No.TitleLength
1."Song for the Queen"9:27
2."Cathedrals et Fleur de Lis"8:01
3."Wine Song (Sweet Wine of Love)"5:49

Personnel

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Adapted from the Venus in Cancer liner notes.[6]

Release history

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Region Date Label Format Catalog
United States 1969 Blue Thumb LP BTS 10
1996 Tompkins Square CD TSQ1820
2011 Blue Thumb LP BTS 10

References

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  1. ^ Jansen, Skip. "Robbie Basho: Venus in Cancer > Review". Allmusic. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
  2. ^ Strong, Martin Charles (2010). The great folk discography. Volume 1, Pioneers & early legends. ISBN 9781846971419.
  3. ^ Tangari, Joe (October 13, 2006). "Robbie Basho: Venus in Cancer". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
  4. ^ columnist. "Robbie Basho: Venus in Cancer". Mojo: 124.
  5. ^ "CD Reviews".
  6. ^ Venus in Cancer (sleeve). Robbie Basho. New York City: Blue Thumb Records. 1969.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
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