Speechless
Fred Frith · 1981
58 min · 19 tracks · jazz fusion
An eclectic blend of avant-garde jazz and experimental rock that challenges conventional musical boundaries.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration with resolution
- wave-like pacing and flow
- short tracks for quick shifts
- conversational themes throughout
- engaging curiosity-driven listening
Maybe skip if you want
- seeks straightforward musical structures
- prefers longer, cohesive pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1981, 'Speechless' marks Fred Frith's first solo album after his tenure with the influential group Henry Cow. This album showcases Frith's explorations into improvisation and collage techniques, reflecting his artistic evolution while expanding on the experimental roots he established with his former band.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Henry Cow· Robert Wyatt· Can
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Kick the Can, Part 1 2:22
- 2 Carnival on Wall Street 2:52
- 3 Ahead in the Sand 3:17
- 4 Laughing Matter / Esperanza 7:46
- 5 Women Speak to Men; Men Speak to Women 5:43
- 6 A Spit in the Ocean 2:17
- 7 Navajo 3:04
- 8 Balance 5:07
- 9 Saving Grace 1:56
- 10 Speechless 3:07
- 11 Conversations With White Arc 1:15
- 12 Domaine de Planousset 3:01
- 13 Kick the Can, Part 2 2:20
- 14 The Entire Works of Henry Cow 1:06
- 15 So schnell ich 3:27
- 16 I'm Still Here and I Know What Time It Is 1:07
- 17 No More War 4:48
- 18 Typical American Family 1:06
- 19 Dig 3:07
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