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Dispepsi

Negativland · 1997

42 min · 13 tracks · experimental music

A chaotic collage of samples and sound bites reflecting consumer culture's absurdities.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with twists
  • chaotic exploration of absurdity
  • short tracks for quick engagement
  • thought-provoking commentary on consumption

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward musical structures
  • seek melodic consistency throughout

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1997, 'Dispepsi' is Negativland’s follow-up to their 1996 album 'Negativland.' At this time, the band was firmly established as pioneers of sound collage, using their platform to critique media and commercialism through experimental audio art.
Stylistic neighbors
The Residents· Throbbing Gristle· John Zorn

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Smile You Can’t Hide 1:35
  • 2 Drink It Up 3:46
  • 3 Why Is This Commercial? 2:18
  • 4 Happy Hero 5:03
  • 5 A Most Successful Formula 3:31
  • 6 The Greatest Taste Around 2:15
  • 7 Hyper Real 0:54
  • 8 All She Called About 3:23
  • 9 I Believe It’s L 6:21
  • 10 Humanitarian Effort 0:32
  • 11 Voice Inside My Head 3:46
  • 12 Aluminum or Glass: The Memo 3:46
  • 13 Bite Back 5:33

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