*Imaginary soundtracks for books #4 : Under the volcano by Malcolm Lowry (1947)*

Imaginary soundtracks for books #4 : Under the volcano by Malcolm Lowry (1947)

A poweful set of vignettes that portray the human condition in its misery and recklessness. A tragic story that defines broken and failed relationships set in the beautiful yet lonesome landscapes of Oaxaca (Mexico). There is violence amid beautiful almost divine moments and hopelessness when faced with unlimited love.

It's the slow decline and self-destruction of one man into drunkness and addiction and the consequences in those that love him. It's phantasmagorical and beautiful at the same time and remains one of the most influential novels of the century.

Tracklist:

Mr. Airplane Man - Sun sinkin' low

Kai Martin & Stick! - Jeriko

The Magnetic Fields - Desert Island

Eyeless in Gaza - Others

The Revolving Paint Dream - Flowers in the sky

Romeo Void - Charred remains

Great Plains - It's dying

New Model Army - Purity

The Primitives - Thru the flowers

Trio Monte Alban- Oaxaca

Guitarras oaxaqueñas - Oaxaca

The Lilac Time - It'll end in tears (I won't cry)

Bradford - A pint of bitterness

Butthole Surfers - Jingle of a dog's collar

The Cure - Grinding Halt

The Tea Party - Sun going down

The Soronprfbs - I love you all

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