Broken Vessels
Bill Laswell · 1999
48 min · 14 tracks · jazz
A hypnotic blend of dub rhythms and jazzy textures, creating an immersive sonic landscape that invites deep listening.
Top tracks — play these first
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Broken Vessel Start here — This opening track sets the tone with its intricate layering and meditative pace, encapsulating the album's thematic exploration of fragility and resilience.
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Light Speed — With its rapid rhythmic shifts and ethereal sound design, this track exemplifies Laswell’s knack for blending organic instrumentation with electronic manipulation.
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Graveyard — At under two minutes, this brief yet impactful piece highlights Laswell's ability to convey deep emotion through minimalism, creating an atmospheric sense of loss.
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Falling Under — The haunting melodies combined with pulsating bass create a captivating experience that showcases the darker tones present throughout the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- hauntingly atmospheric soundscapes
- dynamic flow with varied intensity
- wave-like pacing for deep listening
- immersive experience for headphone use
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Features a deliberate departure into immersive soundscapes, challenging traditional structures.
- Themes
- fragile resilience· meditative soundscapes· ethereal darkness
- Career context
- When 'Broken Vessels' was released in 1999, Bill Laswell was well-established as a pioneering figure in fusion genres, known for his innovative production work. Following the success of his previous projects, this album marked a continued exploration of his signature sound, merging jazz and electronic elements with a distinct dub influence.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tackhead· Herbie Hancock· Thievery Corporation
Tracklist
- 1 Broken Vessel Start here 5:37
- 2 ER 3:17
- 3 Dementia 2:57
- 4 Light Speed 3:46
- 5 Strained 4:52
- 6 High Ride 2:07
- 7 Needle Drop 2:32
- 8 Graveyard 1:49
- 9 Smoking Up 5:13
- 10 Explosion 1:16
- 11 First Call 5:40
- 12 Falling Under 2:16
- 13 Lost Control 2:47
- 14 Hands 4:46
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
The Mirror Conspiracy
Thievery Corporation
Shares a similar blend of dub influences and jazzy textures, creating immersive soundscapes.
Millions Now Living Will Never Die
Tortoise
Explores hypnotic rhythms and layered instrumentation with a meditative quality akin to Laswell's work.
Spaces
Nils Frahm
Combines ethereal soundscapes with a focus on texture and atmosphere, resonating with the album's themes.
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