Without Mercy

by The Durutti Column

Without Mercy cover art

Pressured by Factory Records head Tony Wilson to compose a structured, long-form instrumental piece, Vini Reilly partially abandoned his signature delay-drenched electric guitar for this ambitious project. The two-part suite heavily features piano, viola, and trumpet, pushing the boundaries of neo-classical chamber music. It represents a significant compositional leap for Reilly, showcasing his profound melancholic elegance beyond standard rock instrumentation.

Genres

  • Modern Classical

Tracklist

  1. Stanzas I To III
  2. Stanza IV
  3. Stanzas V To VII
  4. Stanza VIII
  5. Stanzas IX To XI
  6. Stanza XII
  7. Stanzas I To III
  8. Stanza IV
  9. Stanzas V To VIII
  10. Stanzas IX To XI
  11. Stanza XII