Dark Was the Night (album)
2009 compilation album for charity by Red Hot AIDS Benefit Series / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Dark Was the Night is the twentieth compilation release benefiting the Red Hot Organization, an international charity dedicated to raising funds and awareness for HIV and AIDS. Featuring exclusive recordings by a number of independent artists and production by Aaron and Bryce Dessner of the National, the compilation was released on 16 February 2009 (UK) and 17 February (US) as a double CD, three vinyl LPs, and as a digital download.[10] John Carlin, the founder of the Red Hot Organization, was the executive producer for the album. The title is derived from the Blind Willie Johnson song "Dark Was the Night, Cold Was the Ground", which is covered on this collection by the Kronos Quartet.
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Compilation album for charity by | ||||
Released | February 16, 2009 | |||
Recorded | 2005–2008 | |||
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Length | 130:19 | |||
Label | 4AD (DAD 2835) | |||
Producer | Aaron and Bryce Dessner of the National | |||
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Drowned in Sound | 8/10[2] |
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Pitchfork | 8.6/10[6] |
Robert Christgau | A−[7] |
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