Who Needs Enemies?
Fred Frith · 1983
11 tracks · jazz fusion
An intricate blend of avant-garde jazz and rock that challenges conventional song structures and embraces spontaneity.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- fragmented yet engaging listening experience
- spontaneous moments of creative expression
- thought-provoking sound exploration
- unpredictable shifts in pacing
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking straightforward song structures
- prefer predictable musical journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1983, Fred Frith was transitioning from his work with the experimental band Henry Cow to a solo career, having already established himself as a pioneering figure in avant-garde music. 'Who Needs Enemies?' serves as a critical juncture, showcasing Frith's unique approach to composition and improvisation following his acclaimed debut album, 'Gravity'. This release further solidified his reputation as an innovative guitarist and composer.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Henry Cow· Robert Wyatt· Can
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hard Time Killin' Floor Blues
- 2 The Golden Eighties
- 3 Everyday Objects
- 4 The Kirghiz Light
- 5 Special Rider Blues
- 6 One of Nature's Mistakes
- 7 Roy Rogers
- 8 The Confession
- 9 Objects Everyday
- 10 Wool and Water
- 11 The Trace
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