''Delicate Tension'' is the second official album by American musician
R. Stevie Moore, issued in a small pressing by his uncle Harry Palmer's
H.P. Music in November 1978. The album is the follow-up to the compilation ''
Phonography'' (1976). It mainly contains Moore's new songs and sound experiments captured since his recent move north from Nashville to New Jersey, all recorded on 1/4 track 7½ ips
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stereo tape decks. The album cover was designed by Moore himself.
"I Go Into Your Mind" was later remade and released on 2006's ''The Yung & Moore Show''.
Reissues
''Delicate Tension'' was reissued on compact disc in July 2004 by
Cordelia Records in the UK. It included 10 bonus tracks, including the complete
Stance e.p. from September 1978, as well as rare photos and an extensive e-mail interview by Jenkins.
Track listing
Notes
* Previously released tracks according to Moore.
Personnel
*R. Stevie Moore – guitar, bass guitar, keyboards, vocals
*Mark Cudnik – mailed drum tracks (''1–5, 14'')
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– drums (''11'')
References
External links
RSM's Delicate Tension web page''Delicate Tension'' on BandcampCordelia Records
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R. Stevie Moore albums
1978 albums