Limb is a Foetus compilation album, released on May 15, 2009 by Ectopic Ents.[1][2] Limb collects out-of-print and previously unreleased instrumental tracks from the early days of Foetus (Thirlwell's instrumental tracks would later be released under the names Steroid Maximus and Manorexia). Limb is packaged with a DVD featuring Clément Tuffreau's NYC Foetus documentary about Thirlwell's life in New York City, along with several live performances of Thirlwell's ensembles and commissioned music.[3]
| Limb | ||||
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| Released | May 15, 2009 | |||
| Recorded | 1980–1983 | |||
| Genre | Industrial, experimental rock | |||
| Length | 71:59 (Limb) 1:59:36 (NYC Foetus) | |||
| Label | Ectopic Ents | |||
| Producer | J. G. Thirlwell | |||
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Music
editMany of the pieces on Limb are influenced by minimalist composers, with Thirlwell citing John Cage, Steve Reich (particularly his phasing technique) and Terry Riley in the liner notes.[4] A 20-minute phase piece titled "You Have to Obey", comprising a looped Vincent Price sample, is included as a bonus track in audio MP3.
Artwork
editIn keeping with Limb's minimalist theme, the album comes packaged with a book of minimalist art in Thirlwell's "signature color palette of red, white, black and gray."[4] The pieces are in the styles of individual artists including Joan Miró, Bridget Riley and Wassily Kandinsky and art movements like Constructivism.[4]
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by J. G. Thirlwell
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sick Minutes" (from Finely Honed Machine) | 8:39 |
| 2. | "Ezekiel's Wheels" | 1:38 |
| 3. | "Te Deum" (from Bethel compilation) | 4:50 |
| 4. | "The Anxious Figure" | 4:03 |
| 5. | "Primordial Industry" (from An Afflicted Man's Musica Box compilation) | 6:12 |
| 6. | "Industrial Go-Slow" (from An Afflicted Man's Musica Box compilation) | 3:37 |
| 7. | "That We Forbid" | 2:49 |
| 8. | "Sjogren's Syndrome" | 7:17 |
| 9. | "Echolation" | 1:22 |
| 10. | "TO 45 Tag" (edited from Custom Built for Capitalism) | 1:37 |
| 11. | "Piano Piece" (from Bethel compilation) | 4:03 |
| 12. | "The Caterpillar Kid" | 5:52 |
| 13. | "You Have to Obey" (CD bonus track) | 20:00 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "NYC Foetus" | 1:18:55 |
| 2. | "Steroid Maximus: Live in France" | 19:28 |
| 3. | "Foetus: Live in Hannover" | 6:29 |
| 4. | "Manorexia: Live at The Stone NYC" | 11:35 |
| 5. | "J.G. Thirlwell: LEMUR Commission Performance Extract" | 3:09 |
Personnel
edit- Heung-Heung Chin – art direction
- Harley Cockburn – engineering (1, 3, 5, 6, 10, 11)
- Charles Gray – engineering (1)
- Fred Kevorkian – mastering
- Warne Livesey – engineering (1)
- Elena Park – violin (8)
- Foetus (J. G. Thirlwell) – vocals, instruments, producer, recording, design
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2009 | Ectopic Ents | CD | ECT ENTS 030 |
References
edit- ^ Thirlwell, J. G. (2014). "Foetus: Limb". foetus.org. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
- ^ "Limb". Allmusic. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
- ^ Coley, Byron (2009). "Foetus: Limb". The Wire. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
- ^ a b c Limb (booklet). Foetus (band). Brooklyn, New York: Ectopic Ents. 2009.
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