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The Garden of Earthly Delights [ CD / Album ]

The Garden of Earthly Delights

SKU: CD116317 Barcode: 0702397835127
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  • Released Date: 17 Feb 2017

  • Genre: Jazz

Our Take

John Zorn's latest mind-bending musical opus, "The Garden of Earthly Delights," is a rollercoaster ride of avant-garde madness that will leave your ears questioning reality. From the opening track, Zorn catapults listeners into a whirlwind of frenetic saxophone wails, chaotic drum beats, and unexpected bursts of dissonance that feel like a musical acid trip. One minute you're grooving along to a funky bassline, the next you're bombarded with a cacophony of industrial noise that feels like it's ripping through your speakers. Zorn revels in keeping you on your toes, never allowing you to get too comfortable in one musical landscape before yanking you into another. The album's title is a fitting homage to Hieronymus Bosch's triptych painting of the same name, as Zorn's sonic palette is just as hallucinatory and surreal. It's like stepping into a sonic fever dream where boundaries are blurred, genres are tossed aside, and chaos reigns supreme. While "The Garden of Earthly Delights" may not be for the faint of heart, for those willing to take the plunge into Zorn's twisted musical universe, the rewards are plentiful. It's a challenging listen, no doubt, but within the chaos lies moments of pure brilliance that will leave you scratching your head in awe. In a world full of cookie-cutter pop tunes and predictable melodies, John Zorn remains a fearless pioneer, pushing the boundaries of what music can be. "The Garden of Earthly Delights" is a testament to his unwavering commitment to artistic exploration, and a reminder that sometimes, the most rewarding journeys are the ones that take you farthest from familiar shores.

Track Listing

Disc: 1
1. Angels and Devils
2. The Infernal Machine
3. The Dragon Tree
4. Paean to the Prince of Hell
5. Music of the Flesh
6. Eve and Adam
7. Mirror Image
8. The Garden of Earthly Delights
9. The Circuit
10. Out of the Eternal Sphere

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