Weird Little Boy
John Zorn · 1998
43 min · 9 tracks · avant-garde jazz
An unpredictable journey through avant-garde jazz, blending chaotic improvisation with unsettling narratives.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its bold experimentation within the avant-garde jazz genre, showcasing Zorn's ability to meld disparate styles. 'Weird Little Boy' received critical acclaim and solidified Zorn's reputation as a pioneering figure, influencing a generation of musicians interested in avant-garde approaches. It also exemplifies his unique narrative style that often intertwines humor with darkness.
- Best for
- unpredictable emotional landscapes wave-like pacing with surprises immersive narrative explorations
- Context
- Released in 1998, 'Weird Little Boy' came during John Zorn's prolific period as an avant-garde composer. Following his acclaimed 'Naked City', this album further explored his experimental soundscapes and unconventional storytelling. At this point, Zorn was already established in the avant-garde scene, known for pushing boundaries across genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Christina Aguilera· Diana Ross· Madonna· Prince· George Benson· Chicago· Bob Dylan· Barbra Streisand
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Two Weeks on a Morphine Drip / New Dirt and New Flies / Lorne Greene Standout 11:08
- 2 If the Gun Has a Mind / Redeye / Worms and Shit 8:32
- 3 Totally Poobied 2:14
- 4 Weird Little Boy Standout 1:39
- 5 Lungfull of Water Standout 8:20
- 6 Seance 3:04
- 7 When Blood Fills a Cylinder 2:59
- 8 Waiting 1:46
- 9 Blindness 4:04
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