Astrological Straits
Zach Hill · 2008
92 min · 14 tracks · noise rock
An exploration of chaotic rhythms and unconventional melodies that push the boundaries of noise rock.
Why this album works
The album showcases Hill's distinctive drumming style and compositional approach, contributing to the noise rock genre’s evolution. Its critical reception highlighted Hill's ability to abstract traditional song structures, earning features in various music publications as an important work of the late 2000s underground scene.
- Best for
- gradual build to intense climax chaotic rhythms for deep focus extended tracks for patient listeners
- Context
- Released in 2008, 'Astrological Straits' is Zach Hill's second solo album following his debut, 'Shake a Pudding' from 2007. At this point in his career, Hill was already known for his work with the experimental band Hella and had begun establishing himself as a unique voice in avant-garde music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Thurston Moore· Swans· Tropical Fuck Storm
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Iambic Strays Standout 5:15
- 2 Toll Road 4:45
- 3 Street People 1:52
- 4 Dark Art 4:20
- 5 Keep Calm and Carry On Standout 5:51
- 6 Hindsight Is Nowhere 4:02
- 7 Ummer 1:59
- 8 Stoic Logic 3:09
- 9 Uhuru Standout 8:46
- 10 Momentum 4:18
- 11 Unseen Forces 3:13
- 12 Tick On 3:08
- 13 Astrological Straits 8:57
Disc 2
- 1 Necromancer 32:57
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