Brutal Calling
Bill Laswell · 2004
51 min · 8 tracks · jazz · dub music
A dense tapestry of dub, jazz, and electronic elements entwined with haunting atmospheres and incisive critique.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo explorations
- haunting atmospheres for focus
- thought-provoking soundscapes
- immersive listening experience
- subtle tension throughout
Maybe skip if you want
- seek instant gratification
- prefer upbeat party tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2004, Bill Laswell was a prolific figure in the experimental music scene, known for his innovative fusion of genres. 'Brutal Calling' followed his extensive work in the 1990s and early 2000s, showcasing his ability to blend dub influences with social commentary. This album was part of a phase where Laswell sought to confront contemporary issues through sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tackhead· Herbie Hancock· Thievery Corporation
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mass Graves 5:55
- 2 Tunnel 110 7:18
- 3 Doctored Intelligence 6:19
- 4 Not Tomorrow or Never 6:28
- 5 Decapitation Strike 6:28
- 6 Whistleblower Body 7:09
- 7 Lockdown on Bridges and Tunnels 5:39
- 8 UXO 6:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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