Released 10 years ago
An Untroublesome Defencelessness
Keiji Haino · 2016
55 min · 7 tracks · Japanese rock
A sprawling exploration of sound, merging chaotic noise with meditative moments that challenge the listener's perception of music.
Top tracks — play these first
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Why Is the Courtesy of the Prey Always Confused With the Courtesy of the Hunters… Part II — This track embodies the album's tension between tranquility and chaos, building layers of sound that reflect Haino's mastery of dynamics.
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How Differ the Instructions of the Left From the Instructions of the Right? Part III — Here, Haino explores contrasting themes through dissonant guitar work and haunting vocals, illustrating a complex dialogue between opposing forces.
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Why Is the Courtesy of the Prey Always Confused With the Courtesy of the Hunters… Part I — As an opener, this track sets the stage for the album’s thematic exploration, blending ambient sounds with unsettling undertones that captivate the listener.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- meditative tension and release
- immersive sound exploration journey
- long-form pieces for contemplation
- fluid improvisation for deep focus
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer concise, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'An Untroublesome Defencelessness' was released in 2016, Keiji Haino had established himself as a pioneering figure in experimental music. This album came during a prolific phase marked by his continued exploration of improvisation and avant-garde soundscapes, following a series of collaborations and solo works that showcased his unique approach to rock and noise music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Boris· Ruins· Tatsuya Yoshida
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Why Is the Courtesy of the Prey Always Confused With the Courtesy of the Hunters… Part I 2:55
- 2 Why Is the Courtesy of the Prey Always Confused With the Courtesy of the Hunters… Part II 9:50
- 3 Why Is the Courtesy of the Prey Always Confused With the Courtesy of the Hunters… Part III 13:51
- 4 How Differ the Instructions of the Left From the Instructions of the Right? Part I 5:27
- 5 How Differ the Instructions of the Left From the Instructions of the Right? Part II 8:55
- 6 How Differ the Instructions of the Left From the Instructions of the Right? Part III 6:13
- 7 How Differ the Instructions of the Left From the Instructions of the Right? Part IV 7:50
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