Fred Frith - Speechless

One of the most important guitar-based, experimental guitar titles from the avant-guitarist and founding Henry Cow member Fred Frith, his second solo album, Speechless, includes appearances by Estron Fou Leloublan, Massacre, and Bill Laswell. This is a studio Frankenstein of live clips and found sounds. While Frith states attests to the occurrence of many "happy accidents," the album comes across confidently and more often more coherent than merely challenging. This is often cited as Frith's best solo record and its inspired manipulations hold up under repeated scrutiny. Read More