The End of Law
Bill Laswell · 1999
48 min · 22 tracks · jazz · dub music
A hypnotic fusion of dub and experimental soundscapes that evoke ancient narratives and mystical journeys.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- hypnotic soundscapes for deep focus
- dynamic journey with interludes
- mystical narratives for reflective moods
- short tracks for fragmented listening
- wave-like pacing for flowing attention
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'The End of Law' was released in 1999, Bill Laswell was already an established figure in the avant-garde music scene, known for his innovative work in dub and jazz. This album followed his previous project, 'Panthalassa', where he reinterpreted Miles Davis’s music, showcasing Laswell's continuous exploration of genre-blending and sound manipulation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tackhead· Herbie Hancock· Thievery Corporation
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 First Reading 0:30
- 2 The Old Man of the Mountain 3:13
- 3 The Western Lands 6:13
- 4 The Spilled Cup 1:48
- 5 Marco Polo's Tale 1:44
- 6 Pilgrimage to Cairo 1:50
- 7 Freya Stark at Alamut 0:21
- 8 Castles 0:58
- 9 Hashish Poem 2:53
- 10 Sinan's Boat 1:56
- 11 Assassinations 0:33
- 12 The Mongols Destroy Alamut 1:15
- 13 The Divine Self 5:11
- 14 Morning High 3:04
- 15 A Quick Trip to Alamut 3:42
- 16 Slogans 0:47
- 17 Book of the Highest Initiation 2:42
- 18 The Lord of the Ressurection 0:53
- 19 Assassinations 0:53
- 20 Tale of the Caliph Hakem 5:01
- 21 The Assassins 2:06
- 22 Last Reading 0:38
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