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is another's tuneless chaos, but Last Exit, due primarily to the skill of its individuals, only infrequently fell off the precipice into the netherworld of arty wanking ... The playing is intricate, wildly adventurous, frequently funny, and, perhaps most important, a tribute to musical democracy in
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recorded in Europe. Sharrock's death in 1994 caused the dissolution of the band, though touring of the band had not occurred for several years before his demise. The band is unrelated to the 1970s British
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wrote that they brought a level of "volume and violence that makes most rock bands sound tame." Their music was largely improvised; John Dugan wrote "Granted, one person's
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found the band somewhat more restrained. It contains less of their blistering live sound, focusing more on studio textures and experiments.
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Far louder than most jazz bands (even than most free jazz groups) Last Exit found a modest following among some more open-minded
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The band was known for its uncompromising musical ferocity, fueled by the band members' confrontational attitudes.
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fans. The band released five live albums, one of which contains guest appearances from
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concert that was recorded for the release issued, as their self-titled debut album.
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Years given are for the recording(s), not first release, unless stated otherwise.
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Most of Last Exit's albums have been out of print for years; however, in 2005,
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Bill Laswell discography (includes details of all Last Exit releases)
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The intellect given birth to here (eternity) is too young
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Index

United States
Germany
Free jazz
Free improvisation
Experimental music
Noise music
Punk jazz
Sonny Sharrock
Peter Brötzmann
Ronald Shannon Jackson
Bill Laswell
free jazz
Sonny Sharrock
Ronald Shannon Jackson
Peter Brötzmann
Bill Laswell
live albums
jazz fusion
band of the same name
Greg Kot
free improvisation
hardcore punk
Herbie Hancock
Akira Sakata
Virgin Records
Atavistic Records
Unheard Music Series
Köln
Germany
Paris

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