While the great majority of jazz-junglists look no farther back than the mid-'60s for inspiration (and samples), Tobin took his bag of tricks back into the swing era to come up with more (and more interesting) variations on the form than most anyone else. More Buddy Rich than Roy Ayers, Permutation sees leagues of different drum samples -- all of them found sounds-- with nary an Amen or Apache break in sight. From the detuned vibes and piano loops that drive the opener {&"Like Regular Chickens"...   [ read more ]

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Permutation is a set of adventurous atmospheres from the "dain bramaged" imagination of Bill Laswell. From the exotic 3D front cover painting to the very busy and very confusing tray card, the visual experience is a mind trip. The music is a real treat, too. Laswell explores many levels of exotic trance material. He combines traditional e-music sources with rock and roll elements and ethnic acoustics. That blend creates some off-the-wall atmospheres and exciting soundscapes. This disc is not among...   [ read more ]

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