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Naked City – Torture Garden – Cassette
Torture Garden is an album by the experimental music group Naked City. Released in 1990, it is the second studio album by the band, which was led by renowned composer and saxophonist John Zorn.
Torture Garden is a compilation album by John Zorn’s band Naked City featuring Yamatsuka Eye on vocals. The album is a collection of “hardcore miniatures” from Naked City and Grand Guignol. Unlike other Naked City albums, there are no breaks between the screaming, the seemingly random saxophone blasts and grindcore. The album was originally released on Shimmy Disc in 1989.
Naked City is known for their avant-garde and genre-defying approach to music, incorporating elements of jazz, grindcore, noise, and various other styles. “Torture Garden” exemplifies their boundary-pushing and unconventional sound.
The album features a collection of short, intense, and chaotic compositions that range from blistering fast-paced tracks to dissonant and atmospheric pieces. The musicianship on “Torture Garden” is virtuosic, with each member showcasing their technical abilities and improvisational skills.
The eclectic nature of the album is reflected in its tracklist, which includes interpretations of various musical styles. The band takes on compositions by classical composers like Igor Stravinsky and Ornette Coleman, as well as original compositions by Zorn.
Torture Garden is characterized by its frenetic energy, abrupt shifts in musical styles, and the juxtaposition of dissonance and melody. The album is intense, challenging, and at times abrasive, reflecting Naked City’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of experimental music.
While Torture Garden may not be for everyone due to its unconventional and sometimes extreme nature, it is revered by fans of avant-garde music and those interested in exploring the outer edges of musical experimentation. The album represents Naked City’s commitment to pushing the limits of what is considered acceptable in music and remains an influential release in the experimental music landscape.
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Track Listing
1. Blood Is Thin
2. Demon Sanctuary
3. Thrash Jazz Assassin
4. Dead Spot
5. Bonehead
6. Speedball
7. Blood Duster
8. Pile Driver
9. Shangkuan Ling-Feng
10. Numbskull
11. Perfume Of A Critic’s Burning Flesh
12. Jazz Snob Eat Shit
13. The Prestidigitator
14. No Reason To Believe
15. Hellraiser
16. Torture Garden
17. Slan
18. Hammerhead
19. The Ways Of Pain
20. The Noose
21. Sack Of Sh*t
22. Blunt Instrument
23. Osaka Bondage
24. Igneous Ejaculation
25. Shallow Grave
26. Ujaku
27. Kaoru
28. Dead Dread
29. Billy Liar
30. Victims Of Torture
31. Speedfreaks
32. New Jersey Scum Swamp
33. S&M Sniper
34. Pigf*cker
35. Cairo Chop Shop
36. Fuck The Facts
37. Obeah Man
38. Facelifter
39. N.Y. Flat Top Box
40. Whiplash
41. The Blade
42. Gob Of Spit
43. Leng T’Che
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