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True False

Negativland · 2019

53 min · 14 tracks · experimental music

A collage of fragmented sounds and voices creating a surreal landscape of experimental critique on contemporary society.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • surreal sound collage experience
  • thought-provoking societal critiques
  • short bursts of fragmented ideas

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking straightforward, linear narratives
  • prefer instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'True False' was released in 2019, Negativland had already established themselves as pioneers in the realm of experimental music since their formation in 1980. This album emerged after a period of relative quiet for the group, serving as a follow-up to their 2016 release, 'The World Will Decide', and showcases their continued exploration of cultural commentary through sound manipulation.
Stylistic neighbors
The Residents· Throbbing Gristle· John Zorn

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Either Or 0:47
  • 2 Limbo 4:14
  • 3 Discernment 4:30
  • 4 Certain Men 4:59
  • 5 Melt the North Pole 3:03
  • 6 Fourth of July 3:37
  • 7 Mounting the Puppy 3:02
  • 8 One Bee at a Time 2:53
  • 9 Secret Win 0:55
  • 10 Destroying Anything 5:04
  • 11 Cadillac 5:18
  • 12 This Is Not Normal 3:29
  • 13 Yesterday Hates Today 1:43
  • 14 True False 9:38

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata