Cut Up the Border
Fred Frith · 2020
57 min · 20 tracks · jazz fusion
An eclectic tapestry of avant-garde sounds interwoven with playful jazz-infused improvisation and rock elements.
Why this album works
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts playful improvisation inviting exploration short pieces for focused listening
- Context
- Released on January 1, 2020, 'Cut Up the Border' marks Fred Frith's continued exploration of experimental music following a prolific career spanning over four decades. This album arrives after his work on projects like 'The Happy End' and showcases his evolution as an artist unbound by genre conventions, further establishing his reputation in the avant-garde scene.
- If you like
- jazz fusion
Cut Up the Border is an album by Fred Frith, released in 2020. An eclectic tapestry of avant-garde sounds interwoven with playful jazz-infused improvisation and rock elements. This album is notable for its bold experimentation and has received attention for its unique soundscapes that challenge traditional structures in music. Critics have highlighted Frith's role in influencing contemporary jazz fusion and avant-garde scenes, reaffirming his status as a pivotal figure in modern music's boundary-pushing narratives. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cut Up the Border sound like?
An eclectic tapestry of avant-garde sounds interwoven with playful jazz-infused improvisation and rock elements. Rooted in jazz fusion.
What makes Cut Up the Border by Fred Frith notable?
This album is notable for its bold experimentation and has received attention for its unique soundscapes that challenge traditional structures in music. Critics have highlighted Frith's role in influencing contemporary jazz fusion and avant-garde scenes, reaffirming his status as a pivotal figure in modern music's boundary-pushing narratives. Released on January 1, 2020, 'Cut Up the Border' marks Fred Frith's continued exploration of experimental music following a prolific career spanning over four decades. This album arrives after his work on projects like 'The Happy End' and showcases his evolution as an artist unbound by genre conventions, further establishing his reputation in the avant-garde scene.
Who is Cut Up the Border for?
Cut Up the Border works well if you're into wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts, playful improvisation inviting exploration and short pieces for focused listening.
How many songs are on Cut Up the Border?
Cut Up the Border has 20 tracks, running approximately 57 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Just Call Her Nagra 2:51
- 2 At Tim's House 0:58
- 3 Complex Standout 4:16
- 4 Traffic Jam 1:50
- 5 Jonas 1:25
- 6 Bach and Echo 2:10
- 7 Samurai Pachinko Concert Standout 4:28
- 8 Le Lion de Leipzig 0:57
- 9 And If I Had a Heart Standout 7:36
- 10 Clapping Rain 2:50
- 11 Big Byt 2:15
- 12 Le Train Fantôme 2:13
- 13 Your Name Please 1:33
- 14 Thank You Tom 3:18
- 15 Go to the End 3:35
- 16 Lost in a Subway Station 3:56
- 17 Pacific 1:10
- 18 Haco's Cat 1:51
- 19 I'm Not Diderot 4:56
- 20 Too Loud for Dogs 3:17
Release Date
January 1, 2020
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
57 min 25 sec
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