Shardik
Cruelty Bacchanal (CD)
LabelTzadikGenreJazz & Improvisation
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Cruelty Bacchanal, the second release from guitarist Matt Hollenberg’s group Shardik, is a ferocious statement of intent. Years in the making and issued on John Zorn’s Tzadik label, the album presents a volatile and politically charged fusion of modern classical structure, metal intensity, and free jazz unpredictability. Hollenberg’s compositions are marked by intricate rhythmic architecture and an uncompromising sonic vision, alternating between explosive virtuosity and dark, layered atmospheres. A bold and relentless listening experience, this is a powerful testament to the expressive potential of contemporary guitar music.
Release notes
Released in a 4-panel Digipak with clear tray (no booklet) and an obi-strip. [Inner sleeve] Recorded September 2024.
| 1 | Existential Threat | 6:09 | |
| 2 | Orbital Dance | 6:36 | |
| 3 | Edifice Of Denial | 6:28 | |
| 4 | Construct The Non-Struct | 6:16 | |
| 5 | Into The Mouth Of The Great Nothing | 7:02 | |
| 6 | Post-Earth Capitalist | 7:08 | |
| 7 | Impenetrable Delusion | 4:45 | |
| 8 | Cruelty Bacchanal | 5:20 |
- Caroline Harrison
- Artwork
- Nick Jost
- Bass
- Heung-Heung Chin
- Design
- Danny Sher
- Drums
- Sana Nagano
- Electric Violin, Violin
- John Zorn
- Executive-Producer
- Kazunori Sugiyama
- Executive-Producer [Associate Producer]
- Matt Hollenberg
- Guitar [Guitars], Music By [All Music Composed By], Producer [Produced By]
- Scott Hull
- Mastered By
- Naeemah Maddox
- Photography By [Photos By]
- Martin Bisi
- Recorded By, Mixed By
