Piasa...Devourer of Men
41 min · 18 tracks · experimental rock
A chaotic blend of avant-garde sounds and experimental structures that evoke a surreal, dreamlike landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Wingspan Eclipse the Moon — This track exemplifies the album's ethereal qualities with its haunting soundscapes and layered instrumentation, pushing the boundaries of traditional song structure.
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Nighthunting — Featuring intricate rhythms and a sense of urgency, this track encapsulates the raw energy and unpredictability that define the band's aesthetic.
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Devourer of Men (Finale) — As the closing piece, it distills the album's themes into a compact form, leaving listeners with an unsettling yet captivating finale that prompts reflection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- surreal soundscapes for exploration
- short bursts of chaotic energy
- playful experimentation with structures
- evocative imagery in each track
- dreamlike transitions between pieces
Maybe skip if you
- seeking straightforward song structures
- prefer longer, cohesive pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1996, Piasa...Devourer of Men is the Sun City Girls' sixth studio album, following their 1994 release, The Eye Mohini. This period marked their deepening exploration of experimental rock and world music influences, showcasing their unique approach to improvisation and sonic collage.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Residents· Captain Beefheart· This Heat
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Thunderbird 1:44
- 2 Hatchling (Folklore of the Nest) 2:13
- 3 At the Base of the Mountain of Noise 4:10
- 4 Warning To Massatoga 3:00
- 5 The Flying Leather Jackets of Pajarito 1:24
- 6 Wingspan Eclipse the Moon 5:40
- 7 Brilliant Pebbles 1:32
- 8 Nighthunting 2:14
- 9 Perhaps One Woman of the Dark 1:23
- 10 Glowing Red Eyes 2:41
- 11 Dolores 2:03
- 12 A Lovely Demon Danced Upon 1:06
- 13 Struggle Under Talons 1:45
- 14 A Previously Unknown Sacrifice 3:16
- 15 Ouatogo's Death Song 2:32
- 16 17 Mighty Arrows 1:12
- 17 Lizard Copter 2:13
- 18 Devourer of Men (Finale) 1:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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