WEIRD LITTLE BOY — Weird Little Boy (1998) APE (image+.cue), lossless

 From the first ten seconds of this album, you know exactly where jazz masochist John Zorn is heading with Weird Little Boy, one of his many noise projects with Mr. Bungle singer Mike Patton. A Phil Spector-style drum intro immediately leads into some hissing noise, with squeaks and pops provided by Zorn's saxophone. From this point on, nothing is sacred sonically. These are not songs so much as pieces of sound, and this is how the artist intended it to be. The music slides from casual guitar jamming (courtesy of Patton's partner in crime Trey Spruance) to ear-splitting noise to the sound of someone choking to cartoon sound effects in a matter of a minute. The album is more of an experience than anything, and this is driven home by the wonderful packaging (which includes a booklet filled with poetry, text, and art). This is not for fans of jazz, or fans of anything really. This is a brutal noise experience for listeners interested in how far sonic technology can really be stretched and twisted. It is also very captivating music, and given time it can really sustain interest. Just make sure to listen to it when you have time to digest the whole package. Bradley Torreano
Tracklist :
[1]    (10:07)
1.1    Two Weeks On A Morphine Drip    
1.2    New Dirt And New Flies    
1.3    Lorne Greenlies    
[2]    (8:05)
2.1    If The Gun Has A Mind    
2.2    Redeye    
2.3    Worms And Shit    
3    Totally Poobied    2:14
4    Weird Little Boy    1:39
5    Lungfull Of Water    7:51
6    Seance    3:04
7    When Blood Fills A Cylinder    2:59
8    Waiting    1:46
9    Blindness    4:04
Credits :
Chris Cochrane - Guitar
Mike Patton - Drums, Vocals
Trey Spruance - Guitars, Keyboards, Drums
William Winant - Percussion
John Zorn - Alto, Samplers, Keyboards
Dennis Cooper - Text

JOHN ZORN - Xaphan : Book of Angels Volume 9 (Secret Chiefs 3) (2008) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Spectacular arrangements of Masada compositions by mad alchemist Trey Spruance, mastermind of Secret Chiefs 3 and one of the most brilliant musicians around. Drawing upon an astonishing array of musical styles from Exotica and Surf to Ethiopian Funk and Gypsy Swing, Trey ’s colorful orchestral arrangements perfectly compliment the lyricism and dynamic rhythmic complexity of Zorn ’s evocative Book of Angels. Featuring some of the best musicians from the Bay Area, LA and Seattle scenes, this is one of the most compelling installments in the entire Masada series. TZADIK
Tracklist :
1    Sheburiel    5:44
2    Akramachamarei    5:46
3    Shoel    6:18
4    Barakiel    5:49
5    Bezriel    4:37
6    Kemuel    4:23
7    Labbiel    4:23
8    Asron    3:32
9    Balberith    6:31
10    Omael    3:57
11    Hamaya    4:28
Credits :
Composed, Producer – John Zorn
Arranged, Baritone Guitar, Electric Guitar, Organ, Percussion, Synthesizer, Autoharp, Piano – Trey Spruance
Bass – Shahzad Ismaily, Trey Spruance (pistas: 2, 3)
Cello, Double Bass [Upright Bass] – Tim Smolens
Clavinet – Adam Stacey
Drums, Congas – Ches Smith
Guitar – Jason Schimmel
Harp – Monica Schley
Sarangi – Rich Doucette
Violin, Trumpet – Timb Harris
Voice, Viola - Elena Doroftei
Illustration – Jarrault