Stephen Doster’s latest release “A Passing Train – A Compilation” is now available for pre-order. Check out a message from Stephen below to learn more about the record and where to get your hands on a copy.
Hello Friends,
Thank you for being here. Your pre-sale support is vital in us being able to present you with the best record and package we can do. You will receive the record months ahead of its release.
Growing up, I always looked forward to record releases. I loved the covers, the art, the liner notes, and, of course, the music. Much of this aesthetic has been lost to streaming, as well as the sound quality. So, I hope you will find this record refreshing and something you can experience on many levels.
The music is two disc- the first has two new songs written for this release, “A Passing Train” and “The One That I Got (Melinda’s Song),” and 10 of my favorite songs from my six previous releases. Disc two is all unreleased material cultivated from as far back as 1980. These songs weren’t previously released for a variety of reasons, but largely because indie-records weren’t as prevalent in the 80s and 90s. I’m especially happy that four demos from my work with my friend and mentor, the Pretenders’ James Honeyman-Scott, will finally be heard.
The booklet that occupancies the records is 24 pages featuring many drawings and paintings by my son, Django Doster, as well as stories about each song and the musicians who played on the tracks. My wife, Melinda, did the beautiful cover photo and photos in the six-panel jacket and the back page of the booklet.
The pricing of the records is more than normal due to the beautiful packaging and because it’s a double disc, but I hope you find it worth it and enjoy the art and music as much as I do.
So, enjoy A Passing Train- A Compilation (1980-2024). It’s a family affair.
All my love,
Stephen Doster