Released 20 years ago
The Compass, Log and Lead
Carla Kihlstedt · 2006
43 min · 12 tracks · avant-garde music
A kaleidoscopic blend of avant-garde textures and folk-inflected melodies, weaving intricate narratives through experimental soundscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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A Beautiful Thing to Forget / Får ej Tåckas — This track exemplifies Kihlstedt's ability to merge haunting vocals with intricate instrumentation, creating an emotionally resonant piece that encapsulates the album's thematic depth.
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I Am Buffalo Bill Today — Here, Kihlstedt channels a narrative perspective that explores identity and myth, reflecting her theatrical influences while maintaining a compelling musicality.
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Abstract Expressionism — This track stands out for its abstract lyrical content and innovative sound design, effectively marrying visual art concepts with auditory experience.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Time Comes Presto 3:14
- 2 A Beautiful Thing to Forget / Får ej Tåckas 4:49
- 3 Look at Sky Go 3:36
- 4 Dog-Eared 2:04
- 5 I Am Buffalo Bill Today 4:11
- 6 Initially This 2:38
- 7 Postcard From the Back 3:55
- 8 I Am Map 3:30
- 9 Abstract Expressionism 5:16
- 10 Dream as a Means 3:15
- 11 Aller Retour 4:12
- 12 Time Goes Largo 2:44
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