4
Supersilent · 1998
49 min · 7 tracks · avant-garde music · avant-garde jazz · free improvisation
A sprawling soundscape where silence and chaos intertwine, creating an immersive avant-garde experience.
Why this album works
'4' received critical acclaim for its innovative approach to sound and structure, cementing Supersilent's influence in the avant-garde jazz and experimental music communities. The album is often noted for its unique blend of free improvisation and electronic elements, which has inspired numerous artists within the genre.
- Best for
- long immersive listening sessions gradual builds and payoffs atmospheric background focus
- Context
- By the time '4' was released in 1998, Supersilent had already established themselves as a pioneering force in the avant-garde scene with their previous albums. This release marked their fourth studio album and demonstrated their growing mastery of electroacoustic improvisation, showcasing a more refined yet exploratory approach to sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Merzbow· Ingrid Laubrock· Evan Parker
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 4.1 Standout 6:17
- 2 4.2 Standout 9:07
- 3 4.3 10:02
- 4 4.4 1:28
- 5 4.5 2:31
- 6 4.6 Standout 17:49
- 7 4.7 2:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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