A Poem, a Gun
Barely-Free Partial Prisoners
- Artist
- Barely-Free Partial Prisoners
- Released
- 2011
- Country
- US
- Format
- CD
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A Poem, a Gun was released in 2011 by Barely-Free Partial Prisoners, an experimental collective that emerged from the intersection of underground post-punk and minimalist performance art. The project was conceived during a period of creative transition for the group, intended as a study on the friction between delicate lyrical expression and the abrasive, percussive soundscapes they were exploring at the time. The album captures the group's signature lo-fi aesthetic, which was heavily influenced by the industrial movements of the late twentieth century.
The album's cover design and sonic structure were curated to emphasize themes of confinement and sudden release. By blending spoken-word poetry with field recordings and distorted instrumentation, the group sought to provoke an uneasy, reflective atmosphere for the listener. While the album remained an obscure entry in the broader landscape of 2011 alternative music, it is often noted by critics for its uncompromising commitment to its thematic vision, serving as a distinct document of the collective's collaborative process.
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