First time listen with headphones and I love hearing some previously unnoticed details in the arrangements. Though I was told repeatedly about the guitar playing, it never interested me. On this listen, I found it more exciting than in the past and I especially loved the guitar tones. “Inca Roads” is an all-time favorite–Zappa or … Continue reading Marginalia #43
Ryan has always pushed me into exploring avenues of improvisation I may not have otherwise, and this album is no exception: improvising with another person not in the room with you. More for folks interested in experimental, noise, and improv genres. From the description: For this session, Stephen and Ryan (collectively known as the Abdomen) … Continue reading New Sounds: the Abdomen: Preparing the Ghost
Some new notes from the margins and a new playlist. Continue reading Marginalia #34
A Psychic Tuesday Radio feature on The Abdomen’s Inadmissible Evidence. Continue reading At Psychic Tuesday Radio: The Abdomen
More notes from the margins of current readings, listenings, and viewings. Plus a new music release and a new playlist. Continue reading Marginalia #33
Stephen McClurg 