Harlan T Bobo – A History Of Violence on vinyl LP. Near mint. Dark, acclaimed 2018 Memphis album about divorce. Ships from Germany.
About A History Of Violence
A near mint vinyl pressing of Harlan T. Bobo's darkest, most acclaimed record, his first full length after an eight year hiatus.
A History Of Violence is the fourth solo album from Memphis songwriter Harlan T. Bobo, released in 2018 via Goner Records. His first proper full length since 2010’s Sucker, the album trades the vintage pop leanings of his earlier work for something harder-edged, recorded with a full Memphis band. This listing is a near mint vinyl pressing from a Berlin based eBay seller.
- Who is Harlan T. Bobo
- About A History Of Violence
- Critical reception
- Pressing details and buying advice
Fast Facts
- Artist Harlan T. Bobo is a Memphis songwriter known for confessional lyrics, vintage pop leanings and a deliberately mysterious public persona.
- Release A History Of Violence came out in 2018 via Goner Records, his first proper full length album since 2010.
- Recording Recorded in Memphis with Doug Easley, whose credits include Cat Power, Pavement, Wilco and Sonic Youth.
- Band Features Steve Selvidge (The Hold Steady) on bass and Jeff ‘Bunny’ Dutton on guitar, alongside regular collaborators Jeff Bouck and Brendan Spangler.
- This copy Near mint sleeve condition, shipped from Berlin, Germany.
Harlan T Bobo – A History Of Violence (LP, Near Mint)
Vinyl LP, Goner Records
Near mint sleeve condition vinyl pressing of A History Of Violence, sold by a Berlin based eBay seller with 100% positive feedback.
Pressing Specifications
Who Is Harlan T. Bobo?
Harlan T. Bobo is a Memphis based songwriter who has built a devoted cult following since his 2006 debut, Too Much Love, while remaining deliberately mysterious about his real identity, sometimes performing in masks or heavy makeup. His confessional songwriting has long blended vintage pop and countrypolitan influences with occasional detours into chaotic rock and roll, with earlier albums documenting both heartbreak and, on 2010's Sucker, a happier chapter of romance found with a partner from Europe.
About A History Of Violence
After Sucker, Bobo largely stepped away from recording, relocating to France, where he supported himself building furniture and running an ice cream shop while raising a son. When that marriage came to an end, Bobo channeled the experience into A History Of Violence, his first proper full length in eight years. Recorded in Memphis with engineer Doug Easley, the album marks a noticeably darker, harder-edged turn for Bobo, moving between howling, feral guitar tracks and gentler, more intimate piano-led numbers like Wife. Reviewers have drawn comparisons to mid-1970s Lou Reed and the late Leonard Cohen, noting the record's jagged clarity and the way Bobo's Memphis backing band gives his chaotic emotions real focus and direction.
Critical Reception
- Near mint sleeve condition
- Widely praised as Bobo’s most complex and complete album
- Recorded with a strong Memphis backing band including Steve Selvidge
- Rich, emotionally direct songwriting
- Used copy, not sealed
- Darker, heavier subject matter than Bobo’s earlier work
- Niche appeal outside cult Memphis songwriter fans
What is A History Of Violence by Harlan T. Bobo?
It is Bobo’s fourth solo album, released in 2018 via Goner Records, marking a darker, harder-edged turn in his songwriting after an eight year gap.
Is this vinyl copy new or used?
The listing describes the sleeve as near mint (NM or M-), a used but very well kept copy.
Who recorded this album with Bobo?
It was recorded in Memphis with engineer Doug Easley, featuring Steve Selvidge on bass, Jeff ‘Bunny’ Dutton on guitar, and regular collaborators Jeff Bouck and Brendan Spangler.
How does this compare to Bobo's earlier albums?
It is considerably darker and heavier than his earlier vintage pop-influenced work, reflecting a difficult period in Bobo’s personal life.
Does this listing ship outside Germany?
The seller is based in Berlin and lists a fixed shipping cost; check the current listing for up to date international shipping options and rates.
Where To Buy This Pressing
Final Spin
- Widely regarded as Harlan T. Bobo's most complex and complete album
- Near mint vinyl pressing on Goner Records
- Best suited to fans of Lou Reed and Leonard Cohen-influenced Memphis songwriting
A History Of Violence stands as a genuine high point in Harlan T. Bobo’s catalogue, and this listing offers a near mint pressing from a highly rated German seller.