William Basinski’s The Disintegration Loops is an album that seems to elude any casual listening experience. At first, its daunting length and its looping, repetitive structure might seem intimidating, almost like an endurance test. But once you allow it to unfold, its genius becomes undeniable, and it reveals itself as something deeply meditative and profoundly moving. The record, composed of minimalistic tape loops slowly degrading over time, is an emotional experience that can’t ... read more