Requiem for What's His Name
Marc Ribot · 1992
50 min · 15 tracks · experimental music · vocal music
A haunting blend of avant-garde guitar work and stark, poignant lyrical imagery reflecting societal disillusionment.
Requiem for What's His Name is an album by Marc Ribot, released in 1992. A haunting blend of avant-garde guitar work and stark, poignant lyrical imagery reflecting societal disillusionment. The album is significant for its critical reception, being praised in various publications for its innovative fusion of genres and Ribot's distinctive guitar techniques. It has influenced the avant-garde music scene and remains a reference point for artists exploring similar experimental sounds. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Requiem for What's His Name sound like?
A haunting blend of avant-garde guitar work and stark, poignant lyrical imagery reflecting societal disillusionment. Rooted in experimental music and vocal music.
What makes Requiem for What's His Name by Marc Ribot notable?
The album is significant for its critical reception, being praised in various publications for its innovative fusion of genres and Ribot's distinctive guitar techniques. It has influenced the avant-garde music scene and remains a reference point for artists exploring similar experimental sounds. Released in early 1992, 'Requiem for What's His Name' was Marc Ribot's debut solo album, following his notable contributions to Tom Waits' 'Rain Dogs' (1985) and other collaborations. This album marked a significant step in his career as he transitioned from sideman to a recognized solo artist, showcasing his unique experimental style.
How many songs are on Requiem for What's His Name?
Requiem for What's His Name has 15 tracks, running approximately 50 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Requiem for What's-His-Name Standout 4:30
- 2 Disposable Head Standout 2:51
- 3 Clever White Youths 4:31
- 4 First Time Every Time 2:04
- 5 Motherless Child Standout 1:08
- 6 New 4:19
- 7 Reveille 1:10
- 8 Lamonte's Nightmare 6:00
- 9 March 2:05
- 10 Pony 2:17
- 11 Yo, I Killed Your God 2:36
- 12 Commit a Crime 3:22
- 13 Caravan 3:48
- 14 Blues 3:12
- 15 1 Adolph 12 6:58
Release Date
January 1, 1992
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
50 min 56 sec
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