The Common Task is an incessant barrage of jolting polyrhythms that simultaneously hypnotize and disorient.
Style: Experimental Rock, Math Rock, Post-Rock, Totalism
Vibe: Hypnotic, Surreal, Triumphant, Complex, Political
Musical Attributes: Microtonal, Polyrhythmic, Repetitive, Odd Time Signatures, Saharan Africa-Influenced, Technical, Instrumental
Style: Post-Rock, Shoegaze, Slowcore
Vibe: Cinematic, Moody, Contemplative, Focused, Fuzzy, Melancholy, Sombre, Cathartic
Musical Attributes: Dynamic, Melodic, Noisy, Repetitive, Slow, Atmospheric, Polyphonic
Style: Post-Rock, Experimental Rock Vibe: Exploratory, Hypnotic, Meandering, Murky, Mysterious, Nature, Abstract, Aquatic, Driving, Droney, Psychedelic Musical Attributes: Instrumental, Repetitive, Atmospheric, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Loops, Innovative, Dynamic
Style: Minimalism, Tape Music, Chamber Music
Vibe/Themes: Pulsing, Hypnotic, History, Meditative
Musical Attributes: Repetitive, Sampling, Electro-Acoustic, Spoken Word
Style: Kosmische Musik, Progressive Electronic
Vibe: Spacey, Motorik, Warm, Dreamy, Ethereal, Focused, Futuristic, Pastoral
Musical Attributes: Melodic, Atmospheric, Repetitive, Polished
Style: Glitch-Folk, IDM
Vibe: Autumnal, Peaceful, Warm, Uplifting, Nature, Love
Musical Attributes: Electro-Acoustic, Sampling, Melodic, Repetitive
Originally released in 1972 on CBS Records 2019 Superior Viaduct Reissue Format: LP Style: Free Improvisation, Ambient Jazz, Drone Vibe: Ritualistic, … More
These communal sound rituals express a digital-era longing to reconnect to the Earth. The grooves here are circular and ceremonial, not rooted to any specific musical traditions but borrowing from many, including cosmic jazz, kosmische musik and undoubtedly inspired by Holden’s collaboration with legendary Gnawa musician Maleem Mahmoud Ghania. Drums and percussion ground the proceedings while muscular sequencer and fiery saxophone arpeggiations hypnotically intertwine. The sounds of fluttering recorder and modular synthesizer swirl through the air like offerings to the cosmos.
Recommended for fans of The Comet is Coming, Tonto’s Exploding Head Band, Maleem Mahmoud Ghania & Pharoah Sander’s Trance of Seven Colors, Natural Information Society, Colin Stetson
Style: Experimental Rock, Noise Rock, Shoegaze
Vibe: heavy, cathartic, lo-fi, noisy, raw, angsty, repetitive, droney, slow
Style: IDM, Trip-Hop, Electro-Jazz, Drum n’ Bass
Vibe: Nocturnal, Surreal, Futuristic, Energetic, Mechanical, Ominous, Urban
Musical Attributes: Sampling, Complex, Rhythmic, Repetitive
Released in 2018 on Sublime Frequencies Format: LP
Released in 2004 on Constellation Records Format: LP Style: Experimental Rock, Post-Rock, Noise Rock Influences: Kosmische Musik, Shoegaze, Post-Punk Vibe: Chaotic, Noisy, … More
Style: Drone-Rock, Dark Ambient. Experimental
Vibe: Suspenseful, Eerie, Atmospheric, Slow, Haunting, Dark, Psychedelic, Mysterious,
Musical Attributes: Dissonant, Repetitive, Sparse, Instrumental, Noisy
Musicians: Stephen O’Malley (Sun O)))), Atsuo (Boris), William Herzog, Michio Kurihara
Style: Poly-Free Improvisation, Modern Classical, Avant-Garde Big Band
Vibe: Complex, Hypnotic, Intense, Suspenseful, Cerebral
Musical Attributes: Polyrhythmic, Polyphonic, Odd Time Signatures, Acoustic, Poly-Free Improvisation, Repetitive
Instrumentation: Orchestral, Mallet Percussion (Marimba, Vibraphone, etc) Violin, Cello, Piano, Trombone, Drums, Flute, Bass Clarinet
Originally released in 2009 on Invada Records Temporary Residence Reissue Format: LP
Originally released in 1996 on Thrill Jockey Records 2017 Reissue on clear vinyl Format:: LP
Released in 2012 on Young God Records Format: LPx3
Released in 1971 on Columbia Recorded Feb-April 1970 Format: LP
Originally released in 2004 2019 Third Man Records pressing Format: LP
Originally released in 1972 on EMI 1974 US pressing on Editions Makossa Format: LP
Originally released on CD in 2005 on Drag City First vinyl pressing – 2009 Format: LP
Originally released in 1996 on Kranky Records 2016 Reissue Format: LPx2
Released in 2007 on Music Fellowship Format: 12″ EP
Originally released in 1998 on Up Records 2019 Numero Group Reissue Format: LP
Originally Released in 2007 on Paw Tracks 2017 Vinyl Me, Please pressing on My Animal Home Limited Edition Format: LPx2, … More
Released in 2009 on Southern Lord Records Recorded live in 2007 and 2008 Format: LP
Released in 2019 on Thrill Jockey Records Format: LP Limited pink vinyl
Released in 1976 on Virgin Records Format: LP
Released in 2013 on ATP Recordings Format: LPx2
Style: Experimental Rock, Post-Rock
Influences: Kosmische Musik, Minimalism
Vibe: Minimalistic, Exploratory, Spacey, Raw, Noisy, Abstract
Musical Attributes: Instrumental, Repetitive, Analogue Recording
Released in 2013 on Bella Union UK Pressing Format: LPx2, Bonus 7″, Holographic Cover Studio album takes up sides A, … More
Released in 2004 on Dim Mak Records Format: 12″ EP
Originally released in 1974 on Brain Records 2015 Grönland Pressing Format: LP, 180g
Released in 1991 on Touch and Go Records 2000’s pressing Format: LP
Originally released in 1980 on Piano Records 2016 Light in the Attic Repress Format: LP, 45rpm on side A, any … More
Originally released in 1999 on Temporary Residence 2016 expanded edition
Originally released in 1993 on Duophonic Records This pressing was released in 2012 on 1972 Records Format: LPx2
Originally released in 2008 on Southern Lord 2014 Pressing Format: LPx2, Red Vinyl
Released in 2004 on Constellation Records Format: LPx2, Side D is blank
A hypnotic, meditative minimalist classic whose influence can be traced throughout several threads of modern music.
Space Age Pop
Album Information: Originally released in 1999 as Jerusalem on London Records, and then in 2003 as Dopesmoker on Tee-Pee Records. … More
Released in 2012 on Editions Mego Format: LP
Album Information: Originally released in 1996 on Duophonic Records This pressing was released in 2013 on 1972 Records Produced by … More
