Where to Start with avant-garde music

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About avant-garde music

What is avant-garde music?

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Where should I start with avant-garde music?

Start with "Soundtracks for the Blind" by Swans. It captures what makes avant-garde music worth exploring.

What are the best avant-garde music albums?

The avant-garde music albums worth hearing first: "Soundtracks for the Blind" by Swans, "Hot Rats" by Frank Zappa, "Lumpy Gravy" by Frank Zappa, "Burnt Weeny Sandwich" by Frank Zappa and "Iris Silver Mist" by Jenny Hval.

How many avant-garde music artists are there?

Spinsource covers 149 avant-garde music artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.