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Gravity

Fred Frith · 1980

69 min · 19 tracks · jazz fusion

Avant-garde compositions blend rock and jazz, creating an unpredictable sonic landscape filled with intricate textures and playful experimentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration of soundscapes
  • playful experimentation with structure
  • wave-like pacing invites reflection
  • intricate textures for detail hunting
  • unexpected shifts in energy

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1980, 'Gravity' is Fred Frith's debut solo album after his work with the influential band Henry Cow. At this point in his career, Frith was transitioning from collaborative avant-garde music into a more personal exploration of sound, setting the stage for his future as a solo artist.
Stylistic neighbors
Henry Cow· Robert Wyatt· Can

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Boy Beats the Rams 4:54
  • 2 Spring Any Day Now 3:05
  • 3 Don't Cry for Me 3:28
  • 4 Hands of the Juggler 5:31
  • 5 Norrgarden Nyvla 2:54
  • 6 Year of the Monkey 4:11
  • 7 What a Dilemma 3:11
  • 8 Crack in the Concrete 1:24
  • 9 Come Across 2:47
  • 10 Dancing in the Street / My Enemy Is a Bad Man 4:42
  • 11 Slap Dance 2:32
  • 12 A Career in Real Estate 4:42
  • 13 Dancing in Rockville, Maryland 3:04
  • 14 Waking Against Sleep 2:08
  • 15 Terrain 3:50
  • 16 Moeris Dancing 5:03
  • 17 Geistige Nacht 5:19
  • 18 Life at the Top 1:40
  • 19 Oh wie schön ist Panama! 5:00

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