Roy Orbison – Laminar Flow
Roy Orbison was one of popular music’s most distinctive singers, celebrated for his soaring vocal range, dramatic delivery and emotionally charged songs. Although closely associated with early-1960s classics such as “Only the Lonely,” “Crying” and “In Dreams,” his music often reached beyond straightforward rock and roll, combining pop, country, rhythm and blues and cinematic balladry.
Released by Asylum Records in 1979, Laminar Flow presents Orbison in a noticeably more contemporary setting. Recorded at Wishbone Recording Studio in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, the album blends polished late-1970s pop-rock with touches of funk, disco, country and adult-oriented ballads. Orbison’s unmistakable voice remains at the centre, bringing both elegance and emotional weight to the modern production. (Wikipedia)
The album opens with the smooth, rhythm-driven “Easy Way Out” and continues through romantic material such as “Love Is a Cold Wind,” “I Care” and “Tears.” More energetic tracks including “Lay It Down,” “Warm Spot Hot” and “Friday Night” show Orbison experimenting with the fashionable sounds of the period, while “Movin’” and “Poor Baby” feature Orbison among the songwriters. (Wikipedia)
The closing song, “Hound Dog Man,” is especially notable as a tribute to Elvis Presley. This gives the album a poignant connection to another defining voice from the earliest days of rock and roll. (Wikipedia)
Laminar Flow occupies an interesting place in Roy Orbison’s catalogue. It captures a legendary singer adapting to the sound of the late 1970s without abandoning the expressive voice and romantic melancholy that made him unique. It was also the final album of newly recorded original material released during his lifetime. (Wikipedia)
Roy Orbison – Laminar Flow
Label: Asylum Records
Released: 1979
Format: LP, Album, Stereo
Genre: Pop Rock / Soft Rock / Country Pop
The vinyl is in beautiful Near Mint condition. The sleeve remains in its original shrink wrap and is graded Mint. The record has been carefully cleaned, conservatively graded according to the Goldmine standard and securely packed with collector-grade protection.
