Discipline

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Marking the band’s reformation with a new quartet, 'Discipline' introduces a radical shift in sound, blending new wave, minimalism, and Indonesian gamelan influences into a complex rhythmic framework. The album is defined by the intricate, interlocking dual-guitar work of Robert Fripp and Adrian Belew, built upon the polyrhythmic foundation of Bill Bruford's hybrid acoustic-electronic drumming and Tony Levin's Chapman Stick. Belew's unconventional, often spoken-word lyrics and vocalizations complement the music's angular precision, creating a seminal work of post-progressive rock that would heavily influence the math rock genre.