Ali's Smile is a remarkable artifact from the catalog of William S. Burroughs, one of the most influential and boundary-pushing literary figures of the 20th century. Originally created to accompany a published text of the same name, the recording showcases Burroughs in his element — delivering spoken word in his distinctively dry, hypnotic voice, rooted in the experimental cut-up tradition he helped define. Released by Paradigm Discs, this 2021 presentation brings the work to a new generation of listeners, mastered from the original vinyl recording.
The record is divided into two sections: the title piece, which occupies the majority of the first side, and a second side featuring spoken word and interview material that offers a fascinating window into Burroughs' thinking and creative process. Together, they capture the raw, unfiltered energy of a writer who treated language itself as a medium to be cut, spliced, and reassembled. For fans of experimental audio, Beat Generation literature, or avant-garde spoken word, Ali's Smile is an essential and absorbing listen.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Paradigm Discs
- Genre: Non-Music
- Release Date: 06/11/2021
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TRACKS
A1. Ali's Smile
A2. Pry Yourself Loose...
B1. ...And Listen
B2. What Are Words?
B3. Nova Mythology
B4. Reading From The Ticket That Exploded
B5. Cut-up And Fold-in Techniques
B6. Virus
B7. Association Blocks
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