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No Business

Negativland · 2005

36 min · 9 tracks · experimental music

A chaotic blend of sound collage, audio samples, and biting social commentary woven into experimental narratives.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration of sound collage
  • wave-like pacing with surprises
  • biting social commentary throughout
  • short interludes for reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'No Business' was released in 2005, Negativland had already established themselves as pioneers of sound collage and cultural critique. This album marked their first release after a long hiatus since 'Dispepsi' in 1996, reflecting their ongoing evolution in the realm of experimental music and media deconstruction.
Stylistic neighbors
The Residents· Throbbing Gristle· John Zorn

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Old Is New 1:19
  • 2 No Business 4:13
  • 3 Downloading 9:51
  • 4 Favorite Things 1:58
  • 5 God Bull 4:59
  • 6 Keep Rollin' 3:12
  • 7 Piece a Pie 8:40
  • 8 New Is Old 1:32
  • 9 No Business Again 0:37

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