Lafargue Records

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Ghosts of Progress – The Letters of Lost Hope

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The first full length record from the Ghosts of Progress. Recorded in Santa Cruz, California between 2003 and 2004. The groups roster for this recorded included a large number of musicians, including Amanda West, Wooly Mar, and members of 300 Pounds and Travel by Train. It was released in limited numbers and sold out quickly. Initially released on 100 CD-Rs, then again on CD and vinyl 12”.

01 highway lines



02 forecasts broken cars (march 10th, 1937 – Woodward, OK)



03 a quiet pass so long (April 2nd, 1937 – Colorado)



04 out west (march 11th 1937 – Woodward, OK)



05 Oklahoma from California (April 20th, 1937 – Salinas, CA)



06 Interlude



07 letters and pages (may 3rd, 1937 – CA)



08 a living war (may 29th, 1937 – CA)



09 just listen and leave (June 10th, 1937)



10 last song



11 end


Original CD release. Included hand screened case, picture book, and a slipcase.
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Inside the CD sleeve.
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The Vinyl release.
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