Guitar Solos
Fred Frith · 1974
74 min · 18 tracks · jazz fusion
Experimental guitar textures intertwine with avant-garde structures, creating a unique soundscape of improvisation and emotion.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration of soundscapes
- quiet interludes for reflection
- wave-like pacing with surprises
- experimental textures inviting curiosity
- thoughtful immersion in improvisation
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking straightforward song structures
- prefer fast-paced, energetic music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Guitar Solos' was released in 1974, Fred Frith had already established himself as a vital figure in the avant-garde music scene following his work with the band Henry Cow. This album marked his first solo effort, showcasing his innovative approach to guitar playing and setting the stage for his future explorations in experimental music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Henry Cow· Robert Wyatt· Can
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hello Music 1:30
- 2 Glass c/w Steel 5:34
- 3 Ghosts 3:12
- 4 Out of Their Heads (On Locoweed) 8:23
- 5 Not Forgotten 1:55
- 6 Hollow Music 2:43
- 7 Heat c/w Moment 1:43
- 8 No Birds 12:46
- 9 Only Reflect 4:00
- 10 Water / Struggle / The North 11:08
- 11 Alienated Industrial Seagulls 3:57
- 12 Song of River Nights 1:28
- 13 Should Old Arthur 1:36
- 14 Dependable Phantoms (for Hans) 4:48
- 15 Daria's Regard 2:13
- 16 Throw the Bolt 2:52
- 17 New Shoes (for A.R.) 3:15
- 18 Insomnia 1:16
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