Root
Thurston Moore · 1999
78 min · 25 tracks · alternative rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of remixed avant-garde sounds that stretches the boundaries of rock and electronic music.
Top tracks — play these first
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Keep Trying the Old Number (Alec Empire remix) Start here — This track exemplifies the fusion of punk energy and electronic experimentation, capturing the essence of Moore's boundary-pushing ethos.
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101% (Blur remix) — The remix transforms an already frenetic piece into a dynamic exploration of sound, showcasing how diverse interpretations can reshape a song's identity.
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National Enhancer (Merzbow remix) — Merzbow’s contribution amplifies noise elements, reflecting Moore's interest in avant-garde textures and effectively demonstrating the album's experimental core.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic remix exploration experience
- wave-like pacing for immersion
- short tracks for quick engagement
- surreal soundscapes for deep listening
- avant-garde textures for adventurous ears
Maybe skip if you
- seeking straightforward song structures
- prefer predictable listening patterns
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Features a blend of avant-garde sounds, marking a departure from traditional rock.
- Themes
- avant-garde noise· digital experimentation· post-punk remix culture
- Career context
- By 1999, Thurston Moore was already a prominent figure in the alternative rock scene as a founding member of Sonic Youth. 'Root' arrives as his first solo release after the band's critically acclaimed album 'Goo' in 1990, showcasing his willingness to explore experimental soundscapes through collaborative remixes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sonic Youth· The Velvet Underground· Pavement
Tracklist
- 1 [untitled] (Derek Bailey remix) 1:07
- 2 Keep Trying the Old Number (Alec Empire remix) Start here 4:58
- 3 [untitled] (Mogwai remix) 1:12
- 4 Moore Shit (Luke Vibert remix) 4:50
- 5 [untitled] (Donald Christie & The Underdog remix) 1:38
- 6 101% (Blur remix) 5:54
- 7 [untitled] (Mark Webber remix) 2:28
- 8 [untitled] (Stereolab remix) 3:42
- 9 Beaujolais Nouveau Day (Cheap Glue remix) 2:11
- 10 [untitled] (Add N to (X) remix) 2:55
- 11 [untitled] (Springheel Jack remix) 5:16
- 12 Hard As Fuck '97 (The Hypnotist remix) 0:37
- 13 Your Love (The Mellowtrons remix) 2:01
- 14 Roots (Warren Defever remix) 4:01
- 15 [untitled] (V/Vm remix) 2:34
- 16 [untitled] (Third Eye Foundation remix) 4:09
- 17 No. 11 (David Cunningham remix) 1:57
- 18 Needled (Echo Park remix) 3:33
- 19 National Enhancer (Merzbow remix) 3:44
- 20 Super (Richard Thomas remix) 5:48
- 21 [untitled] (Stock, Hausen & Walkman remix) 4:10
- 22 Kleen (Twisted Science vs. Burzootie remix) 2:40
- 23 Scion (Bruce Gilbert remix) 3:15
- 24 [untitled] (Arashi v Red King remix) 2:37
- 25 Chew On This (Russell Haswell remix) 1:02
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