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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo explorations haunting atmospheres for focus thought-provoking soundscapes
- 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.
- If you like
- jazz, dub music
Brutal Calling is an album by Bill Laswell, released in 2004. A dense tapestry of dub, jazz, and electronic elements entwined with haunting atmospheres and incisive critique. Released in a politically charged era, 'Brutal Calling' touches on themes of war, surveillance, and societal decay, contributing to its critical reception. The album did not achieve mainstream commercial success but garnered attention within avant-garde circles, influencing a generation of artists in the realms of electronic and experimental music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Brutal Calling sound like?
A dense tapestry of dub, jazz, and electronic elements entwined with haunting atmospheres and incisive critique. Rooted in jazz and dub music.
What makes Brutal Calling by Bill Laswell notable?
Released in a politically charged era, 'Brutal Calling' touches on themes of war, surveillance, and societal decay, contributing to its critical reception. The album did not achieve mainstream commercial success but garnered attention within avant-garde circles, influencing a generation of artists in the realms of electronic and experimental music. 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.
Who is Brutal Calling for?
Brutal Calling works well if you're into steady mid-tempo explorations, haunting atmospheres for focus and thought-provoking soundscapes.
How many songs are on Brutal Calling?
Brutal Calling has 8 tracks, running approximately 51 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mass Graves Standout 5:55
- 2 Tunnel 110 7:18
- 3 Doctored Intelligence Standout 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 Standout 5:39
- 8 UXO 6:10
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