"Exposure" is a groundbreaking album by Robert Fripp, released on April 1, 1979, under the Discipline Global Mobile label. This expansive work spans a diverse range of genres, including ambient, art rock, progressive rock, drone, and experimental, offering a rich and varied listening experience that lasts for over an hour and forty minutes.
The album is a unique blend of Fripp's signature guitar work and collaborative efforts with a variety of musicians, creating a tapestry of sound that is both intricate and immersive. "Exposure" is notable for its innovative approach to composition and production, showcasing Fripp's experimental spirit and his ability to push the boundaries of conventional rock music.
The tracklist is divided into two main editions, the original 1979 release and a third edition, each offering distinct versions of the same core tracks. This allows listeners to explore the evolution of Fripp's ideas and the subtle differences in interpretation. Additionally, the album includes alternative takes on several tracks, providing a deeper insight into the creative process behind the music.
Highlights include the hauntingly beautiful "Here Comes The Flood," the atmospheric "Water Music I & II," and the intense "Disengage II." Each track contributes to the album's overall atmosphere of introspection and sonic exploration. "Exposure" is a testament to Robert Fripp's artistic vision and his enduring influence on the world of experimental and progressive music.
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Tracks
Preface - First Edition: Original 1979 ReleaseRobert Fripp
You Burn Me Up I'm A Cigarette - First Edition: Original 1979 ReleaseRobert Fripp
Breathless - First Edition: Original 1979 ReleaseRobert Fripp
Disengage - First Edition: Original 1979 ReleaseRobert Fripp
North Star - First Edition: Original 1979 ReleaseRobert Fripp
Chicago - First Edition: Original 1979 ReleaseRobert Fripp
NY3 - First Edition: Original 1979 ReleaseRobert Fripp
Mary - First Edition: Original 1979 ReleaseRobert Fripp
Exposure - First Edition: Original 1979 ReleaseRobert Fripp
Hāaden Two - First Edition: Original 1979 ReleaseRobert Fripp
Urban Landscape - First Edition: Original 1979 ReleaseRobert Fripp
I May Not Have Had Enough Of Me But I've Had Enough Of You - First Edition: Original 1979 ReleaseRobert Fripp
First Inaugural Address To The I.A.C.E. Sherborne House - First Edition: Original 1979 ReleaseRobert Fripp
Water Music I - First Edition: Original 1979 ReleaseRobert Fripp
Here Comes The Flood - First Edition: Original 1979 ReleaseRobert Fripp
Water Music II - First Edition: Original 1979 ReleaseRobert Fripp
Postscript - First Edition: Original 1979 ReleaseRobert Fripp
Preface - Third EditionRobert Fripp
You Burn Me Up I'm A Cigarette - Third EditionRobert Fripp
Breathless - Third EditionRobert Fripp
Disengage II - Third EditionRobert Fripp
North Star - Third EditionRobert Fripp
Chicago - Third EditionRobert Fripp
New York, New York, New York - Third EditionRobert Fripp
Mary - Third EditionRobert Fripp
Exposure - Third EditionRobert Fripp
Hāaden Two - Third EditionRobert Fripp
Urban Landscape - Third EditionRobert Fripp
I May Not Have Had Enough Of Me, But I've Had Enough Of You - Third EditionRobert Fripp
First Inaugural Address To The I.A.C.E. Sherborne House - Third EditionRobert Fripp