The Bribe
John Zorn · 1998
78 min · 26 tracks · avant-garde jazz
A kaleidoscopic blend of avant-garde jazz, punctuated by frenetic rhythms and intricate compositional structures.
Top tracks — play these first
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Gill's Theme Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its haunting melodies and intricate layers, encapsulating Zorn's unique compositional style.
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Dreams of the Red Chamber — As the longest track on the album, it showcases Zorn's ability to weave complex narratives through sound, blending themes with a cinematic quality.
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Midnight Streets — This piece exemplifies Zorn's skill at creating atmospheric soundscapes that evoke a sense of place, juxtaposing calmness with frenetic energy.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration of themes
- wave-like pacing throughout album
- short tracks for quick engagement
- kaleidoscopic soundscapes to dissect
- late-night listening with curiosity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer predictable song structures
- seek instant gratification from music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — The Bribe showcases Zorn's avant-garde style but is less recognized than key albums like Naked City.
- Career context
- Released in 1998, The Bribe marks John Zorn's continued evolution as a pioneering figure in avant-garde jazz, following his acclaimed album Naked City. At this point in his career, Zorn had established himself not only as a composer but also as a boundary-pushing collaborator, with this album showcasing his knack for merging disparate genres and influences seamlessly.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mike Patton· The Thing· Merzbow
Tracklist
- 1 Gill's Theme Start here 2:08
- 2 Hydrant of the Vogue 0:41
- 3 The Big Freeze 1:01
- 4 Meters 2:24
- 5 The Bridge / Cocktails 4:06
- 6 The Willies 1:01
- 7 The Taxman Cometh 1:16
- 8 Night Walk 1:09
- 9 Skit Rhesus 2:43
- 10 The Boxer 0:59
- 11 Trick or Treat 3:22
- 12 The Latin Trip / Gill's Theme 3:34
- 13 A Taste of Voodoo 3:20
- 14 Inhaling the Image 1:49
- 15 City Chase 3:27
- 16 Dreams of the Red Chamber 11:38
- 17 Rash Acts 1:30
- 18 Chippewa 1:24
- 19 The Hour of Thirteen 0:47
- 20 Radio Mouth / Gill's Theme 3:01
- 21 Midnight Streets 3:58
- 22 Victoria Lake 3:12
- 23 Strip Central 5:26
- 24 Pink Limousine 9:18
- 25 Skyline 3:19
- 26 Ordinary Lies / Gill's Theme 2:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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