Sean Westergaard
Pellucidar is another great offering from Zorn's most accessible project.
9y
There are no musical samples, no beats, no bass, and no drums. Ladd and Sensational have very different styles, but the dark production holds it together nicely. The remixes at the end of the CD (missing on the LP) do add some beats and additional instrumentation, but this is still one of the strangest hip-hop albums you're likely to hear.
6y
This music is clearly not for everyone, but those who make the commitment will be richly rewarded. It's the new post-everything instrumental onslaught. Impressive stuff.
2y
Frusciante has done a nice job of carving an identity completely separate from his main gig, and Empyrean fits nicely with his other solo albums.
13y
New History Warfare, Vol. 1 is a truly impressive, fully formed, and highly individual musical statement.
12y
This is definitely unique stuff but some of it has a tendency to go on a bit longer than necessary. And considering that all the material ... comes from two 7"'s and one 12" single (and unreleased remixes), the fact is that there just isn't a lot of meat on these bones. Caveat Emptor.
5mo
Still Life with Commentator isn't an easy listen, but it wasn't meant to be.
4y
Thanks to their improvisational skills, you hardly notice that the program is much the same on both discs. Score another one for John Zorn and company. At the Mountains of Madness is a winner.
7y
6y
Yoshida/Ruins fans will eat this up, but anyone interested in punk/funk instrumentals or math rock should really check this out. Hot stuff.
2y
This collaborative release between Smithsonian/Folkways and the Aga Khan Trust for Culture earns high marks for its informative presentation and educational aspects, but just as importantly, Homayun Sakhi has turned in a remarkable performance, breathing new life into this ancient form.
3y
2y
The interplay is simply amazing. Much of it is what you'd expect from free improv, but there are a handful of beautiful, lyrical moments, like those that close the set. Any fan of free improvisation will be thrilled. It doesn't get much better than this.
3y
This is not easy listening, but there is a great level of sonic detail in Agata's executions, and he clearly knows what he's doing with his effects.
2y
![山本精一 [Seiichi Yamamoto] - Baptism](https://cdn2.albumoftheyear.org/100x0/album/267165-baptism_203327.jpg)
Subdued and contemplative, Baptism shows a very different side to Seiichi.
2y
The level of communication between players is stunning, developing lurching, spastic grooves that then get blown apart like ducks in a shooting gallery.
4y
Almost everything is sung in Japanese (there is a little English), which juxtaposes nicely with the music, creating a sensation of both familiarity and utter uniqueness. This is a recording that transcends borders, styles, and even description. Highly recommended.
2y
The production is wonderful, and while there's plenty of ear candy, the album is never busy sounding or overdone. The second half of the album takes a bit of a mellow turn, but all of it is interesting. Recommended to fans of experimental avant pop.
2y
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