Exercises in Futility
Marc Ribot · 2008
55 min · 15 tracks · experimental music · vocal music
An avant-garde exploration blending dissonance and melody, challenging conventional guitar narratives through intricate etudes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intricate etudes for focused listening
- challenging soundscapes for deep thought
- experimental textures for curious minds
- patient exploration of dissonance
- cerebral engagement with abstract ideas
Maybe skip if you want
- wanting straightforward musical narratives
- preferring instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2008, Marc Ribot was an established figure in experimental music, known for his collaborations with artists like Tom Waits. 'Exercises in Futility' marked a significant shift as it focused on solo guitar compositions, showcasing Ribot's improvisational skill and musical complexity. This album followed his work on the acclaimed 'Spiritual Unity' and further solidified his reputation as a boundary-pushing musician.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Zorn· Bill Frisell· Nels Cline
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Etude #1 Five Gestures 5:47
- 2 Etude #2 Morton 1 4:59
- 3 Etude #3 Elvis 4:04
- 4 Etude #4 Bombasto 2:53
- 5 Etude #5 Lame 3:47
- 6 Etude #6 Cowboy 1:46
- 7 Etude #7 Ballad 2:53
- 8 Etude #8 Groove? 3:14
- 9 Etude #9 Morton 2 3:20
- 10 Etude #10 Min 1:24
- 11 Etude #11 Ascending 2:03
- 12 Etude #12 Mirror 4:21
- 13 Etude #13 Wank 4:20
- 14 Etude #14 Event on 10th Avenue 1:18
- 15 The Joy of Repetition 9:49
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