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Broken Vessels

Bill Laswell · 1999

48 min · 14 tracks · jazz · dub music

A sonic tapestry weaving together experimental dub and jazz-infused soundscapes that evoke a hauntingly atmospheric experience.

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 want

  • seeking instant gratification tracks
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1999, Bill Laswell was a prolific figure in the music scene, known for his innovative fusion of genres. 'Broken Vessels' marked his continued exploration of sound as a follow-up to several collaborative projects, solidifying his reputation as a boundary-pushing producer and musician in both the dub and jazz realms.
Stylistic neighbors
Tackhead· Herbie Hancock· Thievery Corporation

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Broken Vessel 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

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