The official soundtrack to the film and book of the same name.
An expressionistic take on the 1993 National Poetry Slam in San Francisco, featuring Marc Smith, Patricia Smith, Maggie Estep, Hal Sirowitz, et al.
Austin’s Bukowski; includes “There’s Too Much Light in This Bar,” and “Unprotected Manage et Tois."
Mouth Almighty’s Rap Meets Poetry series, recorded live from 1993-5. Includes Sekou Sundiata’s “Space,” Willie Perdomo, Edwin Torres, 17, Murder One, and Bob Holman.
The record that established Maggie as the Queen of MTV spoken word. Maggie’s biggest seller; includes “Hey Baby,” “Sex Goddess of the Western Hemisphere,” and “The Stupid Jerk I’m Obsessed With.”
Sekou’s first record. A classic; includes “Shout Out,” “A Kiss in Deep Time,” “Blink Your Eyes,” and the title track.
LA’s “Medium Brown Girl,” tell true tales mixing hilarity, anxiety, and a toe tag. For a good time, meet her at the “Frozen Food Section.”
Nine cuts from the proto-rappers Umar Bin Hassan, Abiodun Oyewole, Babatunde, in “their best record ever.”
With Allen’s band: Phillip Glass, Paul McCartney, Marc Ribot, and Lenny Kaye. The cut that got Allen on MTV.
Produced by Hal Willner. Includes “Hum Bom,” the title track, and Allen’s extraordinary liner notes. With all-star musicians.
One of the greatest spoken word albums ever; includes “I Am An Emotion Idiot,” and “Scab Maids on Speed.”
Produced by Hal Willner, with all-star musicians Wayne Kramer (MC5), Bobby Neuwirth (Bob Dylan), Chris Spedding (Roxy Music/Elton John/John Cale). Includes “Impossible Rap (The Other Thought),” “That’s Why (with Jenni Muldaur).
Jack Kerouac read by Vigo Mortensen, Mark Twain read by Chuck D, Junot Diaz, and Jeffrey Eugenides.
Def Poetry star Beau Sia’s record, released simultaneously with A Knight Without Armor, a satire of Jewel’s poetry book. “‘Korean National Anthem’ / not in english / and not very / upbeat, / either.”
Final musings of the psychedelic guru, with holographic case and cover.
John Updike, Ian McEwan, and Lorrie Moore read by Frances McDormand.
Produced by Hal Willner, with readings by Marianne Faithfull, Christopher Walken, Iggy Pop, Debbie Harry, Ed Sanders, Jeff Buckley, and Dr. John. Featuring artwork by Ralph Steadman.
A 4 CD box set and Grammy Award nominee. Recordings of Burroughs made between 1971 and 1987. “Burroughs at his most accessible and entertaining.”
When this spoken word troupe set out on a barnstorm tour of the states, Mouth Almighty was honored to distribute their self-made record. Featuring Eileen Myles, Michelle Tea, Sini Anderson, et al.