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Sloth Racket: Dismantle Yourself
by John Sharpe
Dismantle Yourself is the fifth release by British baritone saxophonist Cath Roberts' outfit Sloth Racket since its inception in 2015. From the hand-printed sleeves and accompanying zine to the shapeshifting compositions, a home-crafted feel pervades the album, which extends to the punkish bristle exuded even in the quieter moments. Roberts has developed a template for small group interaction, involving the interpretation of graphic scores, which promotes lots of freedom but still engenders a distinct character through judicious use of composed ...
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