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Call Me Burroughs

William S. Burroughs · 1965

43 min · 8 tracks

An experimental audio collage blending Burroughs' spoken word with disjointed soundscapes and abstract narratives.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Bradley the Buyer — This track opens the album with a haunting narrative about a drug dealer's perspective, setting the tone for Burroughs' exploration of addiction and paranoia.
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    Meeting of International Conference of Technological Psychiatry — This piece critiques bureaucratic authority through surreal dialogue, showcasing Burroughs' sharp wit and skepticism towards institutional power.
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    Inflexible Authority — A lengthy composition that delves into themes of control and compliance, illustrating Burroughs' ability to manipulate language and sound to evoke tension.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Bradley the Buyer 6:24
  • 2 Meeting of International Conference of Technological Psychiatry 4:56
  • 3 The Fish Poison Con 6:59
  • 4 Thing Police Keep All Board Room Reports 1:25
  • 5 Mr. Bradley Mr. Martin Hear Us Through the Hole in Thin Air 4:16
  • 6 Where You Belong (Rewrite) 6:38
  • 7 Inflexible Authority 10:45
  • 8 Uranian Willy (Rewrite) 2:00

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