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Spinner: Eno's daring 1995 dub experiment revisited
26 Sep
Summary
- Eno gifted score to Jah Wobble for unique 1995 collaboration.
- Expanded reissue adds new tracks from Eno and Wobble.
- Album defies genre, blending dub, ambient, and experimental.
The 1995 collaboration between Brian Eno and bassist Jah Wobble, titled "Spinner," is receiving an expanded reissue. This unique project saw Eno handing over his "Glitterbug" film score to Wobble, who was encouraged to reimagine it freely. Wobble, known for his work with Public Image Ltd., transformed Eno's cues into entirely new tracks, infused with his signature dub basslines.
The original "Spinner" album occupied a permissive space in Eno's discography, representing a departure from his usual strict editorial control. This expanded edition adds "Stravinsky," an original Eno track from the "Glitterbug" soundtrack, and "Lockdown," a new composition by Wobble, further enriching the collection.
"Spinner" is characterized by its pulsating low end and cosmopolitan influences, blending ambient textures with dub rhythms and experimental soundscapes. Tracks like "Like Organza" showcase the harmonious tag-teaming, while others, such as "Unusual Balance," adopt a more maximalist approach with diverse instrumentation and vocals.
The album's unconventional origin and genre-defying nature meant it was often overlooked. Eno himself described it as "a very strange record," highlighting its unique position within his extensive catalog and its invigorating refusal to conform to typical musical boundaries.
