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Negativconcertland

Negativland

103 min · 15 tracks · experimental music

A chaotic collage of audio samples and spoken word that critiques culture through a lens of dark humor and absurdity.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    The Copyright Law, Part 1 — This track serves as a critical commentary on the implications of copyright infringement, blending humor with serious critique which encapsulates the album's thematic core.
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    Christianity Is Stupid — In this track, Negativland employs irony to challenge religious dogma, showcasing their penchant for controversial topics and blending satire with musical experimentation.
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    Proud to Be an American (lip-sync) — This piece parodies patriotic sentiments through lip-syncing, providing a biting critique of nationalism while highlighting Negativland's innovative use of sound manipulation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • satirical commentary on culture
  • dynamic exploration with peaks
  • wave-like pacing and structure
  • engaging audio collage experience
  • thought-provoking critical listening

Maybe skip if you

  • seek straightforward song structures
  • prefer conventional music formats

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1991, 'Negativconcertland' is Negativland's fifth studio album and showcases their established reputation for innovative sound collages. By this point in their career, the band was navigating legal controversies stemming from their previous works, particularly regarding copyright issues that would continue to influence their artistic direction.
Stylistic neighbors
The Residents· Throbbing Gristle· John Zorn
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Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Introduction 2:17
  • 2 Dick Vaughn Speaks 5:07
  • 3 The Hellbound Plane 7:11
  • 4 Long Distance Dedication 6:23
  • 5 The Copyright Law, Part 1 9:34
  • 6 Time Zones 5:00
  • 7 The U-2 Spy Plane Incident 7:50
  • 8 U2, Part 1 7:00

Disc 2

  • 1 The Copyright Law, Part 2 21:27
  • 2 Perfect Scrambled Eggs 7:24
  • 3 Christianity Is Stupid 6:02
  • 4 Proud to Be an American (lip-sync) 3:49
  • 5 [end of concert] 2:25
  • 6 Mark Hosler Speaks 2:53
  • 7 Four Fingers 8:47

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