The Lounge Lizards were an American avant-jazz ensemble from New York, formed in 1978 by saxophonist John Lurie. Emerging from the No Wave scene, they subverted jazz conventions with abrasive textures and theatrical irony. Their 1981 debut appeared on Editions EG, followed by live and studio releases on Europa and Island. The group’s early output […]
Curlew was an American avant-rock/jazz band from NYC that debuted with an eponymous release on Landslide Records in 1981, followed by the album North America on the German Moers Music label in 1985. The band’s 1988 release Live in Berlin kicked off a seven-disc run on Cuneiform over the ensuing 15-year period. Members: George Cartwright […]
Song of the Bailing Man is the fifth album by Midwest avant-garde/art-rockers Pere Ubu, released in 1982 on Rough Trade. The album would be the final release from the band’s first span of activity. Musically, the album displays newfound metric density and instrumental tightness, replete with trademark sonic colorization and off-harmonics. Tracklist: A1. “The Long […]
