Ottoman Black

by Jason Crumer

Ottoman Black cover art

A defining release within the modern American harsh noise scene, weaving terrifying blasts of distortion with chilling, quiet musique concrète interludes. Released via Dominick Fernow's prestigious label, the record masterfully utilizes dynamics, frequently dropping into dead silence before punishing the listener with razor-sharp feedback and degraded field recordings. It is highly revered as a masterclass in psychological audio terror.

Genres

  • Noise

Tracklist

  1. Town Crier
  2. a. News Rips Through The Community
  3. II. Self Deceiver
  4. b. Where Were You?
  5. III. Betrayal After Betrayal
  6. a. After Betrayal
  7. b. After Betrayal
  8. 1. Nothing Could Have Stopped This
  9. IV. Pissed Off Response
  10. V. Certified Blue