Thigmotactic
Negativland · 2008
39 min · 17 tracks · experimental music
A collage of absurdist narratives and experimental soundscapes that challenge conventional listening.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- absurdist narratives for curious minds
- steady pacing for focused listening
- short tracks encourage repeat plays
- playful experimentation with sound collage
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking traditional song structures
- prefer lengthy immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2008, Negativland had established themselves as pioneers of sound collage, with 'Thigmotactic' being their first release since the controversial 'Dispepsi' in 1997. The album reflects a decade of evolving their approach to audio manipulation and social commentary.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Residents· Throbbing Gristle· John Zorn
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Richard Nixon Died Today 2:24
- 2 Lying on the Grass 2:03
- 3 Extra Sharp Pencils 2:31
- 4 It's Not a Critique 1:03
- 5 Basketball Plant 2:46
- 6 Two Light Bulbs Flickering 1:35
- 7 By Truck 1:19
- 8 Jack Pastrami (Flower Bum) 2:41
- 9 Influential You 2:22
- 10 Virginia's Trip 2:26
- 11 Steak on a Whim 3:13
- 12 Pork in the Store 3:14
- 13 Perfect Little Cookies 1:55
- 14 Kind of Grumpy 1:59
- 15 Your Skin Is Gelatin 2:31
- 16 Ominipotent Struggle 2:43
- 17 Rancho Pancho 2:28
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