Naked City
John Zorn · 1990
55 min · 26 tracks · avant-garde jazz
A frenetic collision of genres, blending avant-garde jazz, grindcore, and cinematic themes into a chaotic tapestry.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with surprises
- dynamic exploration of themes
- short bursts of chaotic energy
- engaging headphone detail hunting
- cathartic bursts of intensity
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of consistent flow
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on February 16, 1990, 'Naked City' marked John Zorn's emergence as a key figure in the avant-garde jazz scene. This album followed his acclaimed work 'The Big Gundown' (1985), showcasing his increasingly eclectic style and willingness to experiment with extreme musical forms.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mike Patton· The Thing· Merzbow
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Batman 2:03
- 2 The Sicilian Clan 3:33
- 3 You Will Be Shot 1:31
- 4 Latin Quarter 4:11
- 5 A Shot in the Dark 3:13
- 6 Reanimator 1:43
- 7 Snagglepuss 2:20
- 8 I Want to Live 2:12
- 9 Lonely Woman 2:45
- 10 Igneous Ejaculation 0:23
- 11 Blood Duster 0:16
- 12 Hammerhead 0:11
- 13 Demon Sanctuary 0:41
- 14 Obeah Man 0:20
- 15 Ujaku 0:30
- 16 Fuck the Facts 0:14
- 17 Speedball 0:43
- 18 Chinatown 4:28
- 19 Punk China Doll 3:05
- 20 N.Y. Flat Top Box 0:45
- 21 Saigon Pickup 4:50
- 22 The James Bond Theme 3:06
- 23 Den of Sins 1:14
- 24 Contempt 2:53
- 25 Graveyard Shift 3:32
- 26 Inside Straight 4:17
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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