Smash & Scatteration
Smash & Scatteration is an album by guitarists Vernon Reid and Bill Frisell which was originally released on the Minor Music in 1985 before being rereleased on CD on Rykodisc.[1]
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| Released | 1985 | |||
| Recorded | December 1984 | |||
| Studio | Gramavision Studio, NYC | |||
| Genre | Avant-garde jazz, Downtown music | |||
| Length | 41:00 | |||
| Label | Minor Music | |||
| Producer | David Breskin | |||
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Reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow called it a "hectic and passionate set of duets" awarding the album 3 stars stating "Although this set has some quieter moments, the nine group originals are generally pretty intense and full of personality".[2]
Track listing
All compositions by Bill Frisell except where noted
- "Landscapes in Alternative History" (Vernon Reid) – 4:27
- "Size 10½ Sneaks" – 3:10
- "Amarillo, Barbados" – 2:49
- "Last Nights of Paris" (Reid) – 3:04
- "Burden of Dreams" (Reid) – 6:35
- "Dark Skin" (Reid) – 5:27
- "Fr, Fr, Frisell" – 4:10
- "Small Hands" – 4:12
- "Black Light" – 7:06
Personnel
- Bill Frisell – acoustic guitar, electric guitar, prepared guitar, guitar synthesizer, synthesizer, electronic drums, effects
- Vernon Reid – electric guitar guitar synthesizer, banjo, synthesizer, electronic drums
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References
- Minor Music discography, accessed November 3, 2017
- Yanow, Scott. Bill Frisell: Smash & Scatteration – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved October 30, 2017.
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