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- Dinosaur L: “Go Bang! (#5)”A review of Arthur Russell's track "Go Bang! (#5)" from his 1979 performances that fused avant-garde minimalism with disco. The article explores how Russell's seemingly contradictory career—spanning avant-garde experimentation, disco, Zen Buddhist mantras, and country pop—was actually a cohesive continuum. A pair of 1979 shows are highlighted as a turning point where he merged compositional rigor with dancefloor energy, serving as the genesis of this track.Pitchfork·Jun 27, 2026
- Dinosaur L: “Go Bang! (#5)”A review of Arthur Russell's track "Go Bang! (#5)" from his 1979 performances that fused avant-garde minimalism with disco. The article explores how Russell's seemingly contradictory career—spanning avant-garde experimentation, disco, Zen Buddhist mantras, and country pop—was actually a cohesive continuum. A pair of 1979 shows are highlighted as a turning point where he merged compositional rigor with dancefloor energy, serving as the genesis of this track.Twitter / X·Jun 27, 2026
