Released 30 years ago
No Backup
Farmers Manual · 1996
51 min · 8 tracks · jazz
A complex fusion of glitchy electronics and improvisational jazz that challenges traditional listening experiences.
Top tracks — play these first
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Macro-woeb — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its intricate layers of sound and deliberate pacing, reflecting the band's experimental ethos.
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Biomagic I — The track showcases a dynamic interplay between rhythm and melody, highlighting the group's ability to create tension through contrasting textures.
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Perimeter 87 — With its extended duration, this track explores sonic landscapes in depth, allowing listeners to immerse themselves in the evolving soundscape.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- surreal soundscapes for exploration
- immersive listening for deep focus
- unpredictable twists and turns
- lengthy tracks that unfold gradually
Maybe skip if you
- seeking straightforward song structures
- prefer quick, catchy tunes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1996, No Backup is Farmers Manual's second album, following their debut, which introduced their distinctive blend of electronic and jazz influences. At this point in their career, they were carving out a unique niche within the avant-garde music scene, further refining their experimental sound while gaining recognition for pushing boundaries.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Necks· Tortoise· Nils Frahm
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Macro-woeb 5:33
- 2 Biomagic I 6:43
- 3 Biomagic II 7:17
- 4 Perimeter 87 9:29
- 5 Nomad 137 7:47
- 6 Farmers Manual 5:56
- 7 Flight 3 6:11
- 8 Take 2:15
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