Every note is demandingly gorgeous, every phrase as solid but irregular as a natural object, and the majesty it achieves comes out jagged, loud and even harsh-- and it comes entirely from the musicians: It's a communication that's fierce, human, and immense.

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What a cinematic trip!!

Supersilent are a Norwegian avant-garde free improvisation electronic group, who gained attraction for "their aggressive combination of improvised jazz and noise blowouts. They are known for making only improvised music and for the distinctive uniformity of their album covers".

6 was recorded live in the studio from 3-7 December of 2001 in Halden, Norway and was then released in January 2003.

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maryfreegirl

it's called supersilent cause if you don't turn up the volume you're gonna miss half the album lol
other than that this is great, the soundscapes on here are incredible, it's so trippy, a bit noisy and both relaxing and anxiety inducing at different points, super cool imo

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Tomeremortem

Holy fuck. This is one of the best jazz-improv album out there. The band is at its creative peak. Trumpet and synths are sometimes beyond recognition. Its not everything: noise, avant-garde and harsh ambient.
Amazing
Last studio album with drums, though.

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