Description
Negativland – Helter Stupid – Cassette
Helter Stupid is an album by the American experimental music and art collective Negativland. Released in 1989, it is one of their most well-known and controversial works.
Negativland is known for their innovative use of sampling, sound collage, and subversive cultural commentary. ‘Helter Stupid’ follows a similar approach, combining found sounds, manipulated samples, spoken word recordings, and original compositions to create a densely layered and thought-provoking sonic experience.
The album’s title is a play on the Beatles’ song ‘Helter Skelter,’ and the music on ‘Helter Stupid’ explores themes of media manipulation, consumerism, and the absurdity of contemporary culture. Negativland’s use of unauthorized samples and their critical commentary on commercialism led to legal issues surrounding the album, with U2’s label suing the group over a sample of their song ‘I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For’ that appeared on the album.
Helter Stupid is regarded as a landmark release in the field of experimental music and has had a lasting impact on the culture of sampling and appropriation in art and music. It demonstrates Negativland’s artistic and satirical approach to exploring the power dynamics and influence of mass media in society.
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SST Records
Track Listing
1. Helter Stupid Prologue
2. Helter Stupid
3. Perfect Cut, The (Canned Music)
4. Perfect Cut, The (Rooty Poops)
5. Perfect Cut, The (Good As Gold)
6. Perfect Cut, The (Piece Of Meat)
7. Perfect Cut, The (White Rabbit And A Dog Named Gidget)
8. Perfect Cut, The (11 Minutes)
9. Perfect Cut, The (48 Hours)
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