| The Naked Carmen | |
|---|---|
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| Studio album by David Hess and John Corigliano | |
| Released | 1970 |
| Recorded | 1970 |
| Genre | Rock |
| Label | Mercury |
The Naked Carmen is a 1970 recording by David Hess and John Corigliano. It is described as an "electric rock opera" by the creators.
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Christgau's Record Guide | C |
Reviewing for The Village Voice in 1970, Robert Christgau panned the album as "the aptest instance of overpretension in the history of rock-is-art", although he said that its country-western version of the Toreador Song "works beautifully".
References
- Christgau, Robert (1981). "Consumer Guide '70s: N". Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies. Ticknor and Fields. ISBN 089919026X. Retrieved March 8, 2019 – via robertchristgau.com.
- Christgau, Robert (July 30, 1970). "Consumer Guide (12)". The Village Voice. New York. Retrieved April 14, 2013.
External links
- The Naked Carmen, extensive details, Henry Lowengard, echonyc.com
- Bruce Eder. The Naked Carmen at AllMusic
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