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Circuit City

Moor Mother · 2020

41 min · 4 tracks · experimental music

An avant-garde tapestry of sound, melding experimental hip-hop with deep sonic explorations and unorthodox rhythms.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Act 1 – Working Machine — This track sets the tone for the album with its industrial sounds and rhythmic complexity, introducing listeners to Moor Mother's exploration of mechanization and labor.
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    Act 2 – Circuit Break — The piece features an intense build-up of sound layers that mirror the chaos of contemporary life, effectively portraying a sense of urgency and disconnection.
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    Act 4 – No More Wires — Concluding the album, this track employs haunting vocals and abstract sounds to reflect on themes of isolation and the desire for connection in a wired world.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Act 3 – Time of No Time

    A segment where the lyrics shift from reflecting on past experiences to envisioning a future devoid of technological constraints.

    This transition marks a pivotal moment in the narrative, suggesting a longing for liberation from technological dominance while contrasting past dependencies.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Act 1 – Working Machine 11:02
  • 2 Act 2 – Circuit Break 8:40
  • 3 Act 3 – Time of No Time 9:00
  • 4 Act 4 – No More Wires 12:41

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