Professional ratings| Review scores |
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| Source | Rating |
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| Allmusic | [2] |
| Free Jazz Collective | [3] |
Allmusic said "The album is a non-negotiable must-have for the composer's fans and offers a suggestion of his terrific versatility for anyone interested in sampling his work".[2] Martin Schray called it "a collection of four stylistically very diverse pieces".[3]
| Title |
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| 1. | "Bateau Ivre" | 11:01 |
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| 2. | "A Season in Hell" | 12:21 |
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| 3. | "Illuminations" | 11:38 |
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| 4. | "Conneries" | 12:20 |
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- John Zorn − samples, electronics, alto saxophone, piano, organ, guitar, drums, Foley effects
- Trevor Dunn − bass
- Brad Lubman − conductor
- Ikue Mori − laptop, electronics
- Kenny Wollesen − drums
- Mathieu Amalric − voice
- Steve Beck − piano
- Erik Carlson − violin
- Stephen Gosling − piano
- Chris Gross − cello
- Al Lipowski − vibraphone
- Rane Moore − clarinet
- Tara O'Connor − flute
- Elizabeth Weisser − viola
