Inspired by author John fante, a Western circular is a spiritual voyage through life's pushing and pulling: finding beauty in the rough, sadness in the Bright. Ostensibly, it's a poignant reflection on the duality of the human condition. On the record, Archer has uncovered new depths and forged an invigorating singular sound - supple and multi-layered, honouring his acoustic heritage and influence, while building a sonic universe that commands contemporary references to everything from Frank Zappa to yasuaki shimuzu, Robert Wyatt to Arthur Russell. Recorded with mf doom, Samuel T. Herring of Future Islands, Sudan archives, and Laura groves... a mixture of orchestral jazz with subtle electronic touches, and a few ventures into R&B and rap.
Tracklisting:
Side 1:
1 Western Circular
2 Scarecrow
3 Last Sniff (Feat. MF Doom)
4 Killing Crab
5 The Boon (Feat. Samuel T. Herring)
Side 2:
1 Cheater Featuring Sudan Archives (Feat. Sudan Archives)
2 Cures And Wounds
3 Decades (Feat. Laura Groves And Samuel T. Herring)
4 Ugly Feelings (Again)
5 Worse Off West
| Artist | Wilma Archer |
| Media | LP |
| Catalogue no | WEIRD112LPX |
| Country | Europe |
| Label | WEIRD112LPX |
| Year | 2020 |
| Grading | New/Still Factory Sealed |
| Genre | Electronic & Jazz & & Hip Hop & R&B |
| Sub Genre 1 | Aternative Rap |
| Sub Genre 2 | Contemporary Jazz |
| Condition | Used |