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Traffic Continues

Fred Frith · 2000

64 min · 21 tracks · jazz fusion

A collage of avant-garde soundscapes blending jazz fusion with experimental rock textures.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • dynamic journey of soundscapes
  • intriguing short interludes
  • headphone detail exploration
  • engaging for adventurous listeners

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • need instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the release of 'Traffic Continues' in 2000, Fred Frith was a well-established figure in avant-garde music, having already released several influential albums since the 1970s. This album followed his extensive work with various ensembles and as a solo artist, showcasing his unique approach to composition and improvisation.
Stylistic neighbors
Henry Cow· Robert Wyatt· Can

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Inadvertent Introduction 0:53
  • 2 First Riddle 2:30
  • 3 Traffic II 4:25
  • 4 Third Riddle 2:13
  • 5 Lourdement Gai 1:06
  • 6 Traffic III / Traffic I 2:17
  • 7 Freeway / Shadow of a Tree on Sand 5:28
  • 8 Fragile Finale 9:55
  • 9 Introduction: Limbo 1:55
  • 10 Adage A / At Your Earliest Hesitation 4:45
  • 11 Gyrate / Adage B 3:25
  • 12 Not If I See You First 1:17
  • 13 Any Other World 1:27
  • 14 A Good Top Tongue 0:16
  • 15 Nose at Nose 0:56
  • 16 Will Cast Some Light On 1:32
  • 17 Adage D / Neither Fire Nor Place 0:46
  • 18 Monkey Lens Diphtong String 3:33
  • 19 Howdywhoola 0:17
  • 20 No Convenient Time 3:30
  • 21 One Never Knows Do One? / Adage Code / Long Fade 11:34

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