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Originally Posted by Skaligojurah
Torture Garden is probably the most original of Zorn's work. Has a very visceral feel that not many albums I've ever listened to can top. I mean, what sounded like that in 1989? Closest thing is it's source material Napalm Death which far lacks the eclecticism, and technical precision.
I personally think that sealing the gap between Jazz, Metal, and Punk that way so seamlessly while having it's own unique niche is an astounding accomplishment
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I know, but I just don't see myself actually listening to it. Anyone can just scream unintelligibly, play saxophone strangely, and play thrash-like guitar. The problem with me is that I have a love/hate relationship with avant-garde. I remember I despised Throbbing Gristle and Velvet Underground at one point, but I have now grown to love them both. Maybe you can understand my position. I want to like and respect John Zorn, but I'm having trouble. I'm sorry if I sound a bit ignorant to this, though. Eh, maybe you can help.
EDIT: I do have Naked City's album,
Radio, but it isn't necessarily their most ground-breaking/avant-garde work.