Merzbox

Merzbow · 2000

2997 min · 216 tracks · industrial music · dark ambient · noise music

An expansive labyrinth of chaotic textures and dissonant tones, challenging the boundaries of sound itself.

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Why this album works

Best for: immersive sound exploration experience wave-like dynamic pacing chaotic textures and dissonance
Context: By 2000, Merzbow had firmly established himself as a pioneering force in the noise genre, with 'Merzbox' being a comprehensive collection that showcases his prolific output. This release followed his influential albums like 'Aqua Necromancer' and 'Pulse Demon', marking a moment where he sought to encapsulate the breadth of his experimental work into one extensive box set.
If you like: industrial music, dark ambient, noise music

Merzbox is an album by Merzbow, released in 2000. An expansive labyrinth of chaotic textures and dissonant tones, challenging the boundaries of sound itself. The 'Merzbox' is significant for its ambitious scope, containing over 50 tracks that span various styles from harsh noise to musique concrète. It not only solidified Merzbow's reputation within avant-garde circles but also became a defining artifact for the noise music movement, inspiring countless artists exploring similar sonic territories. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Merzbox sound like?

An expansive labyrinth of chaotic textures and dissonant tones, challenging the boundaries of sound itself. Rooted in industrial music and dark ambient.

What makes Merzbox by Merzbow notable?

The 'Merzbox' is significant for its ambitious scope, containing over 50 tracks that span various styles from harsh noise to musique concrète. It not only solidified Merzbow's reputation within avant-garde circles but also became a defining artifact for the noise music movement, inspiring countless artists exploring similar sonic territories. By 2000, Merzbow had firmly established himself as a pioneering force in the noise genre, with 'Merzbox' being a comprehensive collection that showcases his prolific output. This release followed his influential albums like 'Aqua Necromancer' and 'Pulse Demon', marking a moment where he sought to encapsulate the breadth of his experimental work into one extensive box set.

Who is Merzbox for?

Merzbox works well if you're into immersive sound exploration experience, wave-like dynamic pacing and chaotic textures and dissonance.

How many songs are on Merzbox?

Merzbox has 216 tracks, running approximately 2997 minutes.

Tracklist

216 tracks·2997:19

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

Disc 1

1 OM Electrique, Part 1 Standout 31:17
2 OM Electrique, Part 2 7:55
3 Untitled Taped Drum Solo 8:59
4 Untitled Guitar Solo 10:25

Disc 2

1 Balance of Neurosis Standout 46:59

Disc 3

1 Remblandt Assemblage 9:44
2 Voice of Schwitters 2:09
3 Theme of Dadaist 9:39
4 Hans Arp 1:47
5 Tape Dada 5:52
6 Music Concret 2:34
7 Prepared Guitar Solo 1 17:32
8 Prepared Guitar Solo 2 3:59

Disc 4

1 Electric Environment Standout 24:00
2 Untitled Material Action 23:57
3 Telecom Manipulation 18:18

Disc 5

1 Merz Rock 1 1:58
2 Merz Rock 2 8:23
3 Merz Gamlan 1 15:54
4 Merz Gamlan 2 5:55
5 Merz Scat 11:29
6 Merztronics Jazz Mix 11:45
7 Merztronics Rhythm Mix 11:17

Disc 6

1 [untitled] 5:17
2 [untitled] 5:59
3 [untitled] 10:35
4 [untitled] 6:13
5 [untitled] 4:53
6 [untitled] 6:51
7 [untitled] 3:14
8 [untitled] 22:52

Disc 7

1 Paradoxa Paradoxa, Part 1 46:14
2 Paradoxa Paradoxa, Part 2 26:08

Disc 8

1 Hoochie Coochie Scratched Man 25:31
2 Yumin, Non Stop Disco 21:14
3 New Acoustic Music No. 7 23:58

Disc 9

1 [untitled] 11:25
2 [untitled] 2:52
3 [untitled] 1:48
4 [untitled] 4:37
5 [untitled] 1:06
6 [untitled] 8:40
7 [untitled] 7:26
8 [untitled] 4:35

Disc 10

1 Solonoise, Part 1 23:55
2 Solonoise, Part 2 23:42
3 Solonoise, Part 3 22:21

Disc 11

1 Manipulation 1 17:37
2 Manipulation 2 5:28
3 Manipulation 3 6:36
4 Manipulation 4 3:53
5 Manipulation 5 2:51
6 Manipulation 6 2:15
7 Manipulation 7 1:57
8 Manipulation 8 5:45
9 M.F.S.W 1 18:58

Disc 12

1 Nil Vagina Tape Loop No. 0 14:08
2 Nil Vagina Tape Loop No. 1 30:19
3 Nil Vagina Tape Loop No. 2 28:28

Disc 13

1 Nil ad Mirari 22:47
2 Nimbus Alter Magneto Electricity 18:12

Disc 14

1 Electric Pygmy Decollage 14:12
2 Mechanization Takes Command 11:01
3 Peaches Red Indian 10:46
4 Sahara 5:44
5 Iggy 3:15
6 Suicidal Machine 14:17
7 Ai‐Da‐Ho 10:19

Disc 15

1 Denegration 10:07
2 Indifferent, Part 1 6:20
3 Indifferent, Part 2 8:01
4 Ooinon for Satva Karman (Sprashutavia) Decoup 21:46
5 Dharma Kamarage 22:17

Disc 16

1 Sukha, Chanda, Tanno, Kless 23:28
2 Genetic Erotic (Sie Wiro Weib) 22:57
3 Rejet, Ictus, Connotation, Accompagnement, Penisersatz, Stigma Indelible Etc. 23:14

Disc 17

1 Agni Hotra 18:26
2 Asagaya in Rain 3:51
3 Swamp Metal 6:29
4 Loops in Flames 12:30
5 Arbertus Magnus 7:14
6 Kunyan 7:52
7 Untitled Waves 6:45

Disc 18

1 Industrial 3:32
2 Loop Fuck 1 6:12
3 Loop Fuck 2 5:39
4 Obituary 1 5:15
5 Obituary 2 7:12
6 Night Noise White 31:24

Disc 19

1 New Karhma 31:24
2 Dynamite Don Don, Part 1 16:54
3 Dynamite Don Don, Part 2 13:16

Disc 20

1 UFO vs. British Army 30:46
2 Toy 69 28:55

Disc 21

1 Flesh Radio 1 4:49
2 Flesh Radio 2 4:51
3 Dance of Dharma‐Kala 13:29
4 Psychotic Orange 0:42
5 Helga’s Death Disco 5:34
6 Eros Pandra 8:28
7 Kirie 6:45
8 Domine 5:54
9 Chopin Is Dead 5:55
10 Risa Supersex 2:55

Disc 22

1 Antimony, Part 1 10:30
2 Antimony, Part 2 13:05
3 Eyes of Isonokami 11:44
4 The Lampinak – Sarpent Power 10:29
5 Carcass on the Floor 4:35
6 Village of 8 Graves 4:30

Disc 23

1 Anus Anvil Anxiety (long version) 14:40
2 Radio 1511 24:01
3 Mortegage Inc. Batztoutai 23:21

Disc 24

1 Enclosure 17:27
2 Scarabe 5:33
3 Interline No. 1–3 18:10
4 Itch 5:39
5 Libido Economy No. 1 5:39
6 Libido Economy No. 2 5:32

Disc 25

1 Electroacoustic Voyage 23:47
2 Electric Red Desart 18:19
3 Lightning 19:10

Disc 26

1 Live at Trade Unions Place of Culture Hall 23 March 1988 29:21
2 Live at Soviet Army Officers House Hall 24 March 1988 28:13

Disc 27

1 War Storage, Part 1 23:02
2 War Storage, Part 2 23:48
3 War Storage, Part 3 21:08

Disc 28

1 White Gamlan 16:27
2 Fission Dialogue 9:08
3 Inside Tangues in Tera‐Aspic 32:11

Disc 29

1 Joint 20:51
2 Code–Gerausch–Aggregate 20:12
3 Jointed 7:06

Disc 30

1 Mustela Erminea Nippon 23:00
2 Mustela Sixasa Namiyei (Including: The Revenge of the Son of Monster Magnet) 23:50
3 Strange Strings 16:16

Disc 31

1 KIR Transformation 40:39

Disc 32

1 Cockchola 12:54
2 Extract 1 4:21
3 Extract 2 5:48
4 Extract 3 1:18
5 Extract 4 5:59
6 Kinetic Environment 11:46
7 Yeah, but That Was Just Dyke Stuff / Great Nude Variation No. 2 17:46

Disc 33

1 Music for Funk Arts No. 1 22:51
2 Music for Funk Arts No. 2 22:09
3 Great Nude Variation No. 1 12:05
4 Extract 5 3:40

Disc 34

1 UP Steel CUM 16:24
2 Catabolism Variation Stereo No. 1 14:02
3 Deaf Forever / Wild Thing / Electric Shaver Forest / De‐Soundtrack Variation No. 1 / Rap the Khabarovsk 31:01