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.
Why this album works
'Homotopy to Marie' has been influential within the experimental music scene, showcasing a blend of industrial and surrealist elements that would resonate with later artists. The album has been critically acclaimed for its innovative use of sound and texture, often cited in discussions about the evolution of noise music and its impact on subsequent genres.
- 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
- Merzbow· Muslimgauze· Frank Zappa
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 Standout 10:14
- 2 Homotopy to Marie Standout 13:37
- 3 Astral Dustbin Dirge 15:18
- 4 The Schmürz (Unsullied by Suckling) Standout 24:54
- 5 The Tumultuous Upsurge (of Lasting Hatred) 1:25
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