Alas the Madonna Does Not Function
Nurse With Wound · 1988
31 min · 2 tracks · experimental music
A dense collage of unsettling sounds and abstract arrangements that defy conventional musical structure.
Top tracks — play these first
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Nil by Mouth — This track encapsulates the album's ethos with its immersive soundscapes and surreal layering, drawing listeners into a profound auditory experience.
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Swansong — As the lengthy centerpiece of the album, this track exemplifies the band's experimental approach, blending dissonance with haunting melodies that linger in the listener's mind.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — The album features a deliberate departure from established sound, showcasing avant-garde elements.
- Career context
- By 1988, Nurse With Wound was solidifying their reputation in the experimental music scene following their influential debut, 'Chance Meeting on a Dissecting Table of a Sewing Machine and an Umbrella' in 1979. 'Alas the Madonna Does Not Function' came after a series of prolific releases and marked an era of deeper exploration into sound manipulation and sonic textures, showcasing the band's evolving artistic vision.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Current 93· Throbbing Gristle· Merzbow
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Nil by Mouth 9:43
- 2 Swansong 21:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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