The Stone
Bill Laswell · 2014
40 min · 1 track · jazz
A sprawling sonic journey blending dub textures with jazz improvisation, creating an immersive atmospheric experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Back In No Time — At over forty minutes, this track exemplifies the album's expansive nature, merging deep bass lines with intricate layers of sound that invite introspection.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — The album blends genres in a way that departs from Laswell's established sound.
- Themes
- immersive soundscapes· dub-infused jazz· experimental collaboration
- Career context
- By the time 'The Stone' was released in 2014, Bill Laswell had established himself as a prolific figure in experimental music, known for his innovative collaborations. This album came after his extensive work in various genres, highlighting his continuous exploration of sound and rhythm. It marked a period where he delved deeper into the fusion of jazz and dub influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tackhead· Herbie Hancock· Thievery Corporation
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Back In No Time 40:40
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