Homotopy to Marie cover

Homotopy to Marie

Nurse With Wound · 1982

65 min · 5 tracks · experimental music

An unsettling exploration of noise and ambient soundscapes that confronts the listener with its stark surrealism.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • unsettling soundscapes for exploration
  • gradual build towards resolution
  • immersive headphone listening experience
  • long-form pieces for deep focus

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer structured song formats

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1982, 'Homotopy to Marie' is Nurse With Wound's debut album. At this point, the project was led by Steven Stapleton, who had previously collaborated with various avant-garde artists. This album marked the beginning of their distinctive approach to experimental music, characterized by unconventional structures and sound manipulation.
Stylistic neighbors
Current 93· Throbbing Gristle· Merzbow

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I Cannot Feel You as the Dogs Are Laughing and I Am Blind 10:14
  • 2 Homotopy to Marie 13:37
  • 3 Astral Dustbin Dirge 15:18
  • 4 The Schmürz (Unsullied by Suckling) 24:54
  • 5 The Tumultuous Upsurge (of Lasting Hatred) 1:25

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