Permutation
Bill Laswell · 1999
46 min · 8 tracks · jazz
A hypnotic blend of dub and jazz that envelops listeners in immersive soundscapes and intricate rhythms.
Top tracks — play these first
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Encoded Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its intricate layering and deep grooves, encapsulating the fusion of dub and jazz that defines Laswell's style.
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Acid Test — With its extended runtime, this track explores complex rhythmic patterns and sonic textures, illustrating Laswell's ability to push boundaries within the genre.
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Iron Black — This standout piece features a heavy bassline and experimental sound design, demonstrating Laswell's mastery over creating immersive auditory experiences.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for deep focus
- gradual build towards resolution
- immersive soundscapes for reflection
- invites extended listening sessions
Maybe skip if you
- seeks instant gratification
- prefers upbeat, fast tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Represents a high point in Laswell's fusion of jazz and electronic elements.
- Themes
- immersive soundscapes· experimental rhythms· dub-jazz fusion
- Career context
- When 'Permutation' was released in 1999, Bill Laswell was already an established figure in the music industry, known for his innovative fusion of genres. This album followed his work on the influential 'Invisible Design' and marked a continued exploration of ambient and electronic textures, showcasing his signature production style while further delving into experimental sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tackhead· Herbie Hancock· Thievery Corporation
Tracklist
- 1 Encoded Start here 5:21
- 2 Acid Test 8:29
- 3 Coma 6:24
- 4 Perimeter 5:39
- 5 Escape Clause 4:40
- 6 Iron Black 9:01
- 7 Scatter 4:14
- 8 Enhanced 2:47
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
The Mirror Conspiracy
Thievery Corporation
Combines dub and jazz influences with intricate rhythms and immersive soundscapes.
In a Silent Way
Miles Davis
Explores ambient textures and fluid improvisation, creating an ethereal listening experience.
Spaces
Nils Frahm
Merges electronic and acoustic elements with experimental sound design for hypnotic atmospheres.
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