AlasNoAxis
# AlasNoAxis

AlasNoAxis is the debut album by drummer Jim Black's AlasNoAxis featuring clarinetist/saxophonist Chris Speed, guitarist Hilmar Jensson and bassist Skúli Sverrisson recorded in 2000 and released on the Winter & Winter label.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |

In his review for Allmusic, Dave Lynch said "Alasnoaxis is a great debut for Black, although those who prefer their jazz unsullied by elements of the indie, prog, and avant rock worlds may be a bit put off". In JazzTimes, Bill Shoemaker observed "the album is something of the sonic equivalent of a tapas bar: lots of strong flavors served up in small portions, with plenty of spirits to clear the palette between tastes".

## Track listing

All compositions by Jim Black

* "M m" - 2:38
* "Optical" - 5:04
* "Maybe" - 4:09
* "Ambacharm" - 6:31
* "Garden Frequency" - 3:09
* "Poet Staggered" - 1:11
* "Backfloatpedal" - 2:46
* "Icon" - 5:59
* "Luxuriate" - 6:52
* "Boombye" - 5:26
* "Auk and Dromedary" - 5:58
* "Trace" - 3:15
* "Nion" - 4:17
* "Melize" - 6:54
* "Angels and Artiface" - 1:37

## Personnel

* Jim Black - drums
* Chris Speed - clarinet, tenor saxophone
* Hilmar Jensson - electric guitar
* Skúli Sverrisson - electric bass
