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Stephen Jay
Self Avoiding Random Walk
Genres: International Music, Pop, Rock

Track Listings (12) - Disc #1
1. Self Avoiding Random Walk
2. The Mistake
3. Subtle
4. Normal
5. Friction
6. What The Voodoo Became
7. Underwater
8. Don't Throw It Away
9. Innocent Plan
10. What They Say
11. Hungry Target
12. The And Of Two

CD Details

All Artists: Stephen Jay
Title: Self Avoiding Random Walk
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Original Release Date: 11/10/2000
Release Date: 11/10/2000
Genres: International Music, Pop, Rock
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Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 695867512928

Synopsis

Album Description

Stephen Jay's third solo release is a new step in the blending of abstract art-funk with it's own ancient roots. The rhythm section is the raw heart of the music, from the deliciously dark Friction, a glorious atonal blowout with insidious lyrics about power and what rubs against it, to the wandering, seemingly random parallel lines and ethereal interludes of the title track, Self Avoiding Random Walk. Grooves wide open in ardor and attack throb with enough flavor and funk to give an odd majesty to this music as it seems closer to discovery than interpretation.

CD Reviews

Yet another rare treat!

Lynn V. Lane | Waipahu HI USA | 12/22/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Simply a brilliant musician. Stephen reaches new heights with every composition on this CD. The blending of all instruments on "Self Avoiding Random Walk" is complemented by the whistling. My favorite on the CD has quickly become "Friction". Try this CD, you will like it. One you've heard Stephen's music, it never leaves your mind. Way to go Steve! I'm eagerly awaiting the next CD."

Eclectic, enigmatic, experimental, and most enjoyable

C. Armstrong | Los Angeles, CA USA | 11/16/2000

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Last year I bought Steve's "Tangled Strings" and was pleasantly surprised by its depth and complexity. I listen to it regularly. His latest is similar enough to "Tangled" that if you like it, you will be happy you bought this one as well, but different enough to keep anyone from getting complacent. To me, a couple of songs stand out. "Friction" is odd but interesting, and Steve's basso croaking paired with Barbara's calm, "normal" vocals provide an effective counterpoint. I like the syncopation in "The Mistake" as well. "Don't Throw it Away" will probably become one of my favorites. The strange, whining tone woven into "Underwater" confuses me a bit, but I am very happy I bought this CD, and hope you'll enjoy it as I do."