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Liquid Liquid

Liquid Liquid · 1981

3 min · 5 tracks · punk

Pulsating rhythms interweave with minimalist punk and hip-hop elements, creating a hypnotic sonic landscape.

Liquid Liquid is an EP by Liquid Liquid, released in 1981. Pulsating rhythms interweave with minimalist punk and hip-hop elements, creating a hypnotic sonic landscape. Liquid Liquid is significant for its influence on the nascent hip-hop movement, particularly for the track 'Cavern', which was famously sampled by Grandmaster Flash. The EP received critical acclaim for its avant-garde approach, helping to shape post-punk aesthetics and garnering attention from influential music publications like NME and Rolling Stone. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Liquid Liquid sound like?

Pulsating rhythms interweave with minimalist punk and hip-hop elements, creating a hypnotic sonic landscape. Rooted in punk.

What makes Liquid Liquid by Liquid Liquid notable?

Liquid Liquid is significant for its influence on the nascent hip-hop movement, particularly for the track 'Cavern', which was famously sampled by Grandmaster Flash. The EP received critical acclaim for its avant-garde approach, helping to shape post-punk aesthetics and garnering attention from influential music publications like NME and Rolling Stone. Released in 1981, Liquid Liquid's self-titled EP marked their debut, introducing the New York City band’s innovative sound at the height of the No Wave scene. This release positioned them as key figures in the downtown music scene, blending elements of punk rock and dance music during a transformative era for both genres.

How many songs are on Liquid Liquid?

Liquid Liquid has 5 tracks, running approximately 3 minutes.

Tracklist

5 tracks·3:34

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Groupmegroup
  • 2 New Walk Standout
  • 3 Lub Dupe
  • 4 Bell Head Standout
  • 5 Rubbermiro Standout 3:34

Release Date

January 1, 1981

Genre

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

3 min 34 sec