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Negativconcertland

Negativland

103 min · 15 tracks · experimental music

A collage of sound bites and satirical commentary that critiques American culture through an experimental lens.

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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 want

  • seek straightforward song structures
  • prefer conventional music formats

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1991, 'Negativconcertland' is Negativland's fifth album and showcases their maturation into a more concept-driven project after their controversial 'U2' EP. This album arrives during a period of increasing notoriety for the group, following heightened media attention due to legal disputes over copyright issues, particularly with U2.
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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