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2013

Primal Scream

A nine-minute motorik odyssey blending cynical social commentary with free-jazz saxophone and a relentless, hypnotic disco-rock pulse.

March 25, 2013 · First International

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Primal Scream's 2013 single is a sprawling, nine-minute exercise in motorik tension and urban malaise. It sounds like a city breathing at 3:00 AM: rhythmic, mechanical, and slightly dangerous. The track is built upon a relentless, unwavering bassline that anchors a swirling vortex of psychedelic guitar textures and free-jazz saxophone skronk. Bobby Gillespie delivers his lyrics with a hushed, cynical urgency, acting as a narrator for a society in a state of slow-motion collapse. It is a far cry from the band's earlier dance-pop experiments, opting instead for a gritty, avant-garde approach that feels both timeless and modern.

Moments Worth Listening For
The entry of the discordant saxophone at the three-minute mark that cuts through the groove.
The way the bassline remains unwavering for nine minutes, creating a trance-like state.
The sudden shift in texture when the guitar feedback begins to swell in the background.
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How does 2013 sound next to the rest of Primal Scream's catalogue?

Saxophone+4.0σ

The instrumentation foregrounds saxophone far more than the catalogue usually does.

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