The Ascension: The Sequel

by Glenn Branca

The Ascension: The Sequel cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1 February 2010
  • Label: Systems Neutralizers
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 51:41
  • Community rating: 3.41/5 from 7 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Revisiting the monumental concepts of his landmark 1981 debut almost thirty years later, the legendary avant-garde composer resurrected his signature massive guitar-army sound. The record eschews the orchestral symphonies of his later career to deliver a punishing, dissonant barrage of interlocking, microtonal noise-rock that vibrates with relentless, apocalyptic energy.

Genres

Descriptors: Avant Garde, dissonant, repetitive, experimental, avant-garde, guitars, long-form, wall of sound, instrumental, monumental, droning, minimal

Tracklist

  1. The Tone Row That Ruled the World (3:02)
  2. Carbon Monoxide (4:37)
  3. Quadratonic (7:19)
  4. Lesson No. 3 (Tribute to Steve Reich) (12:00)
  5. The Blood (19:10)
  6. Lost Chords (5:30)

Credits

  • Glenn Branca - primary artist, conductor, written-by
  • Ryan Walsh - bass
  • Robert Longo - cover [drawings]
  • Libby Fab - drums
  • Eric Hubel - guitar
  • Evelyn Buhler - guitar
  • Greg McMullen - guitar
  • Reg Bloor - guitar

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