| Yo! I Killed Your God | ||||
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| Released | May 18, 1999 | |||
| Recorded | 1992–1994 | |||
| Genre | Avant-garde jazz | |||
| Length | 72:47 | |||
| Label | Tzadik | |||
| Producer | John Zorn, Marc Ribot | |||
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Yo! I Killed Your God is a concept album by Marc Ribot, recorded live between 1992 and 1994. It was released May 18, 1999 on Tzadik Records. [1]
The Allmusic review by David Freedlander awarded the album 4 stars, stating, "All in all, another fine effort from a virtuoso guitarist. Difficult listening, but worth the effort". [2]
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All compositions by Marc Ribot, except where noted.
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