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Eye to Ear II

Fred Frith · 2004

47 min · 9 tracks · jazz fusion

An intricate tapestry of avant-garde soundscapes blending jazz fusion with experimental textures and emotive guitar work.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing that ebbs
  • intricate soundscapes for exploration
  • short interludes for reflection
  • immersive journey through textures

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking immediate gratification
  • prefer straightforward song formats

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2004, Fred Frith had already established himself as a pioneering figure in avant-garde music, having released numerous influential albums. 'Eye to Ear II' is a follow-up to his 1994 album 'Eye to Ear', further exploring the intersections of improvisation and composition. This period marked Frith's continued evolution in sound, embracing collaborative performance art and unconventional audio techniques.
Stylistic neighbors
Henry Cow· Robert Wyatt· Can

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Sideshow 1 2:08
  • 2 Gambling, Gods And LSD 14:20
  • 3 Sideshow 2 2:27
  • 4 Hirschen Mit Goldenen Hufen 7:53
  • 5 Sideshow 3 2:19
  • 6 Returning Home: Wood And Water 8:34
  • 7 Returning Home: The Wind 4:12
  • 8 Returning Home: Straw Dance 3:18
  • 9 Sideshow 4 2:19

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