William S. Burroughs - Ali's Smile LP

For a writer who produced a seemingly endless archive of material, it’s not surprising that forgotten or overlooked recordings from William S. Burroughs continue to be unearthed…

First released in a super limited run in 1971, the album features Burroughs reading Ali’s Smile, a kind of fever dream short story about fighting the control of Scientologists (something Burroughs had first-hand experience with). B-Side features a set of spoken responses to interview questions, covering classic Burroughs subjects like the word virus and a how-to of cut-ups.

Not a tape cut-up in earshot, but plenty of time with Burroughs’ signature drawl.
-Mitch