They looked for it outside themselves, but it was only to be found within.
- C. Baudelaire, What is Romanticism?

“Queen of the Night”

“Is It rock?”

01. A Night in the Box – The Hustle
The Hustle, The Prayer, The Thief (Afternoon Records, 2006)
02. Beth Gibbons & Rustin Man – Romance
Out of Season (Umvd Import, 2002)
03. Low – In Metal
Things We Lost In The Fire (Kranky, 2001)
04. The Books – It Never Changes to Stop
lost and safe (Tomlab, 2005)
05. Espers – Byss & Abyss
Espers (Locust, 2004)
06. Tortoise – Almost Always Is Nearly Enough
TNT (Thrill Jockey, 1998)
07 Bill Laswell – The Elixer Of Love: Una Furtiv
Operazone: The Redesign (Knitting Factory, 2000)

A small list as an annex to bigger rock list. This is actually rather romantic, asking what rock is while leaving behind percussion and strong electric guitar presence, two very distinct elements that define rock. Is it still rock without those? Espers for eg. is folks, it has no blues, but it sits rather well with the rest of songs that are obviously rock bands. Part of next big rock list, songs in this list varies by replacing various elements what make rock songs have their recognizeable form, ending with Laswell’s exotic piece. (my fav.) etc. enjoy. This is an evening/softer list.

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