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Clearing Customs

Fred Frith · 2011

67 min · 1 track · jazz fusion

A sprawling exploration of avant-garde soundscapes merging jazz fusion with rock's improvisational spirit.

Clearing Customs is an album by Fred Frith, released in 2011. A sprawling exploration of avant-garde soundscapes merging jazz fusion with rock's improvisational spirit. This album has been noted for its innovative approach to sound and composition, earning critical acclaim for its boundary-pushing qualities. It exemplifies Frith's contribution to the avant-garde scene, influencing contemporary musicians exploring similar fusions of genres. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Clearing Customs sound like?

A sprawling exploration of avant-garde soundscapes merging jazz fusion with rock's improvisational spirit. Rooted in jazz fusion.

What makes Clearing Customs by Fred Frith notable?

This album has been noted for its innovative approach to sound and composition, earning critical acclaim for its boundary-pushing qualities. It exemplifies Frith's contribution to the avant-garde scene, influencing contemporary musicians exploring similar fusions of genres. By 2011, Fred Frith had established himself as a leading figure in experimental music, having previously released influential works like 'Guitar Solos' in 1974. 'Clearing Customs' is a significant addition to his discography, showcasing his evolution as a composer and performer who blends genres and defies traditional structures.

How many songs are on Clearing Customs?

Clearing Customs has 1 track, running approximately 67 minutes.

Tracklist

1 track·67:50

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

  • 1 Clearing Customs Standout 1:07:50

Release Date

February 1, 2011

Genre

jazz fusion

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Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

67 min 50 sec