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Cobra (album)

Cobra is a double album featuring a live and studio performance of John Zorn's improvisational game piece, Cobra recorded in 1985 and 1986 and released on the Hathut label in 1987. Subsequent recordings of the piece were released on Knitting Factory (' (1992)), Avant (' (1994)) and Zorn's own label Tzadik Records, (')) in 2002.

Reception

AllMusic contains two disparate reviews of the album. The first, by Brian Olewnick, stated that "one is left with the nagging (and correct) sense of something crucial being missed. As a document in Zorn's career, Cobra is essential. As a purely musical experience, it is, quite unfortunately, less so".

The review by Steve Loewy of the 2002 CD reissue called Cobra "a masterpiece of eclecticism... all presented in Zorn's wickedly demented style, which tends toward pastiche but fascinates with its energy and variety. For Zorn enthusiasts, this is a must-have release."

Track listing

  • Disc one (Studio Version)
  • Disc two (Live Version)
All compositions by John Zorn
  • Note: Disc one: 1, 9, 11, 13, 14 and Disc two: 3 are extra tracks not available on the original vinyl edition.

Personnel

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