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Fsck

Farmers Manual · 1997

61 min · 99 tracks · jazz

A chaotic blend of glitchy electronics and abstract jazz improvisation that challenges conventional structures.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    363 — This opening track sets the tone with its intricate layers and frenetic pacing, showcasing the band's ability to merge spontaneity with structure.
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    370 (Magic Leise mix) — At over ten minutes long, this track exemplifies an expansive sound journey that encapsulates the album's experimental ethos while maintaining an engaging rhythm.
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    Frog Dies in Sunlight.aif — This piece highlights a juxtaposition of serene melodies against jarring electronic textures, illustrating the group's skill in creating tension through contrast.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • hypnotic soundscapes for deep focus
  • short bursts of chaotic energy
  • immersive experience with fragmented rhythms
  • explorative listening for sonic curiosity

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking straightforward song structures
  • prefer easily digestible tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1997, Fsck marked Farmers Manual's third studio album, following their earlier work, which had established them as innovators within the electronic and avant-garde scenes. By this time, they had developed a unique sound that blended elements of jazz with complex digital manipulation, further solidifying their experimental approach.
Stylistic neighbors
The Necks· Tortoise· Nils Frahm

Tracklist

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

  • 1 363 5:05
  • 2 364 1:18
  • 3 365 3:51
  • 4 366 3:58
  • 5 367 (mix) 1:57
  • 6 368 (mix) 4:57
  • 7 369 Fin 3:58
  • 8 370 (Magic Leise mix) 10:15
  • 9 Nuk (mix) 1:26
  • 10 371 Adv3 1:05
  • 11 Frog Dies in Sunlight.aif 3:16
  • 12 I Out 1:39
  • 13 Klopp01.proc (mono) 0:56
  • 14 Loop Der.II.proc 1:29
  • 15 [untitled] 5:37
  • 16 Inter #001 (mono) 0:04
  • 17 Inter #002 (mono) 0:04
  • 18 Inter #003 (mono) 0:04
  • 19 Inter #004 (mono) 0:04
  • 20 Inter #005 (mono) 0:04
  • 21 Inter #006 (mono) 0:04
  • 22 Inter #007 (mono) 0:04
  • 23 Inter #008 (mono) 0:04
  • 24 Inter #009 (mono) 0:04
  • 25 Inter #010 (mono) 0:04
  • 26 Inter #011 (mono) 0:04
  • 27 Inter #012 (mono) 0:04
  • 28 Inter #021 (mono) 0:04
  • 29 Inter #022 (mono) 0:04
  • 30 Inter #023 (mono) 0:04
  • 31 Inter #024 (mono) 0:04
  • 32 Inter #013 (mono) 0:04
  • 33 Inter #014 (mono) 0:04
  • 34 Inter #015 (mono) 0:04
  • 35 Inter #016 (mono) 0:04
  • 36 Inter #017 (mono) 0:04
  • 37 Inter #018 (mono) 0:04
  • 38 Inter #019 (mono) 0:04
  • 39 Inter #020 (mono) 0:04
  • 40 Inter #025 (mono) 0:04
  • 41 Inter #026 (mono) 0:04
  • 42 Inter #027 (mono) 0:04
  • 43 Inter #028 (mono) 0:04
  • 44 Inter #029 (mono) 0:04
  • 45 Inter #030 (mono) 0:04
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  • 48 Inter #033 (mono) 0:04
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  • 51 Inter #017 (mono) 0:04
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  • 55 Inter #013 (mono) 0:04
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  • 57 Inter #015 (mono) 0:04
  • 58 Inter #016 (mono) 0:04
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  • 60 Inter #018 (mono) 0:04
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  • 63 Inter #016 (mono) 0:04
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  • 65 Inter #036 (mono) 0:04
  • 66 Inter #037 (mono) 0:04
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  • 68 Inter #039 (mono) 0:04
  • 69 Inter #040 (mono) 0:04
  • 70 Inter #013 (mono) 0:04
  • 71 Inter #014 (mono) 0:04
  • 72 Inter #015 (mono) 0:04
  • 73 Inter #018 (mono) 0:04
  • 74 Inter #019 (mono) 0:04
  • 75 Inter #020 (mono) 0:04
  • 76 Inter #025 (mono) 0:04
  • 77 Inter #028 (mono) 0:04
  • 78 Inter #029 (mono) 0:04
  • 79 Inter #030 (mono) 0:04
  • 80 Inter #031 (mono) 0:04
  • 81 Inter #032 (mono) 0:04
  • 82 Inter #014 (mono) 0:04
  • 83 Inter #015 (mono) 0:04
  • 84 Inter #033 (mono) 0:04
  • 85 Inter #034 (mono) 0:04
  • 86 Inter #035 (mono) 0:04
  • 87 Inter #036 (mono) 0:04
  • 88 Inter #037 (mono) 0:04
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  • 90 Inter #039 (mono) 0:04
  • 91 Inter #040 (mono) 0:04
  • 92 Inter #041 (mono) 0:04
  • 93 Inter #014 (mono) 0:04
  • 94 Inter #015 (mono) 0:04
  • 95 Inter #016 (mono) 0:04
  • 96 Inter #041 (mono) 0:04
  • 97 Inter #042 (mono) 0:04
  • 98 Inter #043 (mono) 0:04
  • 99 Myself II 5:05

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