Limb is a Foetus compilation album, released on May 15, 2009 by Ectopic Ents.[1][2] Limb collects out-of-print and previously unreleased instrumental tracks from the early days of Foetus (Thirlwell's instrumental tracks would later be released under the names Steroid Maximus and Manorexia). Limb is packaged with a DVD featuring Clément Tuffreau's NYC Foetus documentary about Thirlwell's life in New York, along with several live performances of Thirlwell's ensembles and commissioned music.[3]
Music
Many of the pieces on Limb are influenced by minimalist composers, with Thirlwell citing John Cage, Steve Reich (particularly his phasing technique) and Terry Riley in the liner notes.[4] A 20-minute phase piece titled "You Have to Obey", comprising a looped Vincent Price sample, is included as a bonus track in audio MP3.
Track listing
All tracks written by J. G. Thirlwell.
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1. | "Sick Minutes" (from Finely Honed Machine) | 8:39 |
2. | "Ezekiel’s Wheels" | 1:38 |
3. | "Te Deum" (from Bethel compilation) | 4:50 |
4. | "The Anxious Figure" | 4:03 |
5. | "Primordial Industry" (from An Afflicted Man's Musica Box compilation) | 6:12 |
6. | "Industrial Go-Slow" (from An Afflicted Man's Musica Box compilation) | 3:37 |
7. | "That We Forbid" | 2:49 |
8. | "Sjogren's Syndrome" | 7:17 |
9. | "Echolation" | 1:22 |
10. | "TO 45 Tag" (edited from Custom Built for Capitalism) | 1:37 |
11. | "Piano Piece" (from Bethel compilation) | 4:03 |
12. | "The Caterpillar Kid" | 5:52 |
13. | "You Have to Obey" (CD bonus track) | 20:00 |
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1. | "NYC Foetus" | 1:18:55 |
2. | "Steroid Maximus: Live in France" | 19:28 |
3. | "Foetus: Live in Hannover" | 6:29 |
4. | "Manorexia: Live at The Stone NYC" | 11:35 |
5. | "J.G. Thirlwell: LEMUR Commission Performance Extract" | 3:09 |