Released 30 years ago
Mysteries of Creation
Bill Laswell · 1996
116 min · 15 tracks · jazz · dub music
A fusion of atmospheric dub and experimental jazz that evokes a sense of sonic exploration.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration of soundscapes
- wave-like pacing with resolution
- immersive headphone experience
- long-form listening for reflection
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1996, Bill Laswell was well-established in the music scene as a prolific producer and collaborator, having previously released influential works like 'Dub Chamber 3' in 1996. 'Mysteries of Creation' came during a phase where he embraced more avant-garde elements in his music, blending genres to push the boundaries of traditional dub and jazz.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tackhead· Herbie Hancock· Thievery Corporation
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Maroon Rebellion 5:55
- 2 Return to the Bass and Trouble 7:01
- 3 Revolution 7:00
- 4 Cocksville U.S.A. 10:32
- 5 Illbient 8:09
- 6 Ghost Light / Dread Recall 14:18
- 7 Dungeon of Dub 5:33
Disc 2
- 1 Ariwa Dub Club 5:07
- 2 Beta One / Assyrian Dub 11:14
- 3 Gun Too Hot 4:41
- 4 Nev 12 6:09
- 5 Cyborg Dread 5:40
- 6 Black Falcon Dub 6:07
- 7 Fall of the Towers of Convention 7:40
- 8 Anansi Abstrakt 11:38
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