Transmutation (Mutatis Mutandis)
Praxis · 1992
56 min · 9 tracks · experimental rock
A frenetic collage of industrial rhythms, dub influences, and experimental soundscapes reflecting a chaotic yet cohesive vision.
Why this album works
The album is notable for its innovative blend of genres, influencing the emerging experimental rock and electronic scenes. Critics recognized it for pushing boundaries, with publications like The Wire highlighting its avant-garde approach. It also contributed to establishing Praxis as a key player in the experimental music landscape of the early '90s.
- Best for
- chaotic yet cohesive progression dynamic waves of sound exploration intense listening for adventurous minds
- Context
- Transmutation (Mutatis Mutandis) is Praxis' third studio album, released in 1992. At this point, the band was solidifying its identity within the experimental rock scene after their previous works, 'Transmutation' and 'Sacrifist.' This album marked a further exploration into the fusion of avant-garde music with elements of dub and electronic sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Velvet Underground· Lou Reed· Frank Zappa
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Blast / War Machine Dub 3:51
- 2 Interface / Stimulation Loop 2:16
- 3 Crash Victim / Black Science Navigator 3:38
- 4 Animal Behavior Standout 7:08
- 5 Dead Man Walking 5:12
- 6 Seven Laws of Woo 5:00
- 7 The Interworld and the New Innocence 6:27
- 8 Giant Robot / Machines in the Modern City / Godzilla Standout 6:36
- 9 After Shock (Chaos Never Died) Standout 16:06
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