Surrounded By Silence - Prefuse 73 - Audio CD - Pre Owned CDs (Arrives in 14days)

Prefuse 73’s 'Surrounded By Silence' stands as a pivotal statement in early 2000s electronic music, where glitchy hip-hop beats dissolve into layers of nuanced sound design. Guillermo Scott Herren, the mind behind Prefuse 73, crafts an album that is as much about space and silence as it is about rhythm, drawing listeners into a labyrinth of chopped samples, intricate melodies, and unexpected collaborations. The record’s guest list—featuring everyone from hip-hop legends to indie darlings—unfolds like a mixtape of innovators, each track offering a distinct flavor while maintaining a cohesive sonic identity. What makes this album essential isn’t just its technical prowess, but its restless curiosity. 'Surrounded By Silence' is never content to sit still; it toys with the boundaries of hip-hop, jazz, and electronica, often within the same track. For vinyl collectors, this is a treasure: an album that rewards repeated listening, yielding new details with each spin. Those seeking sonic adventure, or anyone fascinated by the evolution of beat culture, will find this record a cornerstone—one that bridges underground experimentation with a sense of groove and soul. Track List: 1 - I've Said All I Need To Say About Them Intro - 3:33 2 - Hide Ya Face - 3:13 3 - Bad Memory Interlude One - 0:41 4 - Ty Versus Detchibe - 3:22 5 - Expressing Views Is Obviously Illegal - 3:41 6 - Pastel Assassins - 4:26 7 - Pagina Dos - 2:28 8 - Silence Interlude - 0:56 9 - Now You're Leaving - 2:39 10 - Gratis - 4:52 11 - We Got Our Own Way - 3:19 12 - Mantra - 1:06 13 - Sabbatical With Options - 2:44 14 - It's Crowded - 4:53 15 - Just The Thought - 3:38 16 - La Correcion Exchange - 4:16 17 - Hide Ya Face (Reminder Version) - 1:34 18 - Morale Crusher - 1:14 19 - Minutes Away Without You - 3:48 20 - Rain Edit Interlude - 1:36 21 - And I'm Gone - 3:03 - Bonus Track For Japan - 22 - Travel Journal - 2:19