Some Attributes of a Living System cover

Some Attributes of a Living System

Biota · 1980

22 tracks · experimental rock

An intricate tapestry of sound collages and abstract textures that challenge traditional musical forms and narratives.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Fragment 2: Religion in Media — This track encapsulates the album's thematic exploration of societal constructs through its layered audio collage that juxtaposes various media snippets.
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    Fragment 11: Relative Neighbors — Here, the intermingling of spoken word and abstract sounds creates a dense atmosphere that reflects on community and interpersonal relationships.
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    Fragment 14: Contingency — The track stands out due to its dynamic shifts in sound patterns, embodying the album's focus on unpredictability and the nature of living systems.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Fragment 1
  • 2 Fragment 2: Religion in Media
  • 3 Fragment 3
  • 4 Fragment 4: Harvey G Talks
  • 5 Fragment 5: Labeling Diseases
  • 6 Fragment 6
  • 7 Fragment 7
  • 8 Fragment 8
  • 9 Fragment 9
  • 10 Fragment 10
  • 11 Fragment 11: Relative Neighbors
  • 12 Fragment 12
  • 13 Fragment 13
  • 14 Fragment 14: Contingency
  • 15 Fragment 15
  • 16 Fragment 16
  • 17 Fragment 17: Heads Up
  • 18 Fragment 18
  • 19 Fragment 19
  • 20 Fragment 20
  • 21 Fragment 21: Theory of Tiles
  • 22 Fragment 22

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