Shoe String Symphonettes
Marc Ribot · 1997
45 min · 14 tracks · experimental music · vocal music
A collage of experimental textures and dissonant melodies that challenge conventional song structures.
Shoe String Symphonettes is an album by Marc Ribot, released in 1997. A collage of experimental textures and dissonant melodies that challenge conventional song structures. 'Shoe String Symphonettes' is significant for its ambitious exploration of genre boundaries and its critical reception, which highlighted Ribot's innovative approach. It has influenced a generation of musicians in the experimental scene, particularly in how it merges diverse musical elements. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Shoe String Symphonettes sound like?
A collage of experimental textures and dissonant melodies that challenge conventional song structures. Rooted in experimental music and vocal music.
What makes Shoe String Symphonettes by Marc Ribot notable?
'Shoe String Symphonettes' is significant for its ambitious exploration of genre boundaries and its critical reception, which highlighted Ribot's innovative approach. It has influenced a generation of musicians in the experimental scene, particularly in how it merges diverse musical elements. By 1997, Marc Ribot was transitioning from his work with Tom Waits and the Lounge Lizards to a more avant-garde solo career. 'Shoe String Symphonettes' follows his acclaimed album 'Don't Blame Me' and showcases his unique ability to blend jazz, classical, and experimental music into a cohesive sound.
How many songs are on Shoe String Symphonettes?
Shoe String Symphonettes has 14 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Looks Like Hell 2:18
- 2 Hitman 2:10
- 3 Aelita Suite I Standout 6:48
- 4 Montuño Standout 3:28
- 5 Bells 1:08
- 6 Aelita Suite II 3:06
- 7 Before the Prison Riot 3:28
- 8 You Kill Him Standout 5:03
- 9 Surf's Down 1:27
- 10 Paul's There 2:24
- 11 Did You? 2:07
- 12 Aelita Suite III 6:55
- 13 End Credits (Landlord Blues) 2:12
- 14 End Credits (Death by Unnatural Causes) 2:55
Release Date
January 1, 1997
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
45 min 34 sec
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