Euclid's Nightmare
John Zorn · 1997
43 min · 27 tracks · avant-garde jazz
A frenetic exploration of avant-garde jazz teetering between chaos and precision in brief sonic bursts.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- fragmented bursts of energy
- short tracks for quick focus
- chaotic yet precise listening
- intricate sound explorations
- for adventurous ears
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer longer, cohesive pieces
- seek melodic predictability
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1997, John Zorn was an established figure in avant-garde music, having gained recognition with his previous works like 'Naked City' (1989). 'Euclid's Nightmare' serves as a testament to his prolific output during this period, showcasing his experimental approach to composition and improvisation. This album was released as part of his ongoing exploration of the boundaries of jazz and contemporary classical music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mike Patton· The Thing· Merzbow
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 1 1:07
- 2 2 1:05
- 3 3 1:09
- 4 4 1:06
- 5 5 2:02
- 6 6 1:06
- 7 7 1:03
- 8 8 2:00
- 9 9 1:01
- 10 10 1:41
- 11 11 1:05
- 12 12 0:59
- 13 13 1:07
- 14 14 2:02
- 15 15 2:06
- 16 16 2:04
- 17 17 1:01
- 18 18 1:03
- 19 19 3:43
- 20 20 1:13
- 21 21 2:06
- 22 22 2:38
- 23 23 1:13
- 24 24 1:07
- 25 25 1:02
- 26 26 1:19
- 27 27 4:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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