Released September 1985 Length 26:28 | Recorded March 1985 Release date September 1985 | |
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Genres Hardcore punk, Free jazz, Punk jazz, Instrumental rock | ||
Black flag the process of weeding out full
The Process of Weeding Out is an instrumental EP released by Black Flag in 1985 on SST Records.
Contents
One of the most potent realizations of Ginn's fascination with the avant-garde, Weeding Out is described by critic Chris True of Allmusic as "an interesting document of Greg Ginn's development from high-speed guitar 'sculptor' to one of the few punk artists to embrace 12-tone experimental music." Like Family Man, the album is highly regarded by fans of free jazz and experimental metal, and alludes musically to the direction Ginn's guitar playing would go to on In My Head.
The back cover has a quote from guitarist Greg Ginn, reading, in part: "...even though this record may communicate certain feelings, emotions, and ideas to some, I have faith that cop-types with their strictly linear minds and stick-to-the-rules mentality don't have the ability to decipher the intuitive contents of this record."
Track listing
All songs by Greg Ginn, except where noted.
Side One
- "Your Last Affront" – 9:39
- "Screw the Law" – 2:24
Side Two
- "The Process of Weeding Out" – 9:58
- "Southern Rise" (Ginn/Kira Roessler/Bill Stevenson) – 5:00
Personnel
Songs
1Your Last Affront9:38
2Screw the Law2:24
3The Process of Weeding Out9:59