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The Sugar Factory

Fred Frith · 2007

48 min · 6 tracks · jazz fusion

Experimental soundscapes intertwine with intricate melodies, reflecting Frith's avant-garde approach to jazz and rock fusion.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • gradual build to reflective climax
  • steady pacing for deep focus
  • intricate melodies inviting contemplation
  • subtle complexity for attentive listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'The Sugar Factory' was released in 2007, Fred Frith was already an established figure in the avant-garde music scene, known for his innovative guitar techniques and boundary-pushing compositions. This album came nearly three decades after his influential work with the band Henry Cow and marked a continuation of his solo exploration into complex structures and improvisation.
Stylistic neighbors
Henry Cow· Robert Wyatt· Can

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 A Route of Wolves 7:43
  • 2 In the World to Change the World 7:55
  • 3 A Rag of Colts 4:14
  • 4 Scuttlebutt 6:07
  • 5 A Cast of Hawks 7:55
  • 6 Walls Are Loosening (A Little Prayer) 15:05

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