5 Things to Know About William Basinski's Disintegration Loops

Pitchfork gave it a perfect 10 score The album is one of only a handful to receive this rare rating.

The music literally falls apart as it plays Basinski recorded decaying tape loops, and the sound disintegrates in real time.

It’s called a defining American artistic statement of the 21st century Critics rank it among the most important experimental works of the era.

The tape degradation was accidental Basinski discovered the sound of the tape physically deteriorating during playback.

The album is about loss and memory The decaying loops mirror themes of impermanence and nostalgia.