John Zorn Album Rankings
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Naked City by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 3.5884 out of 4 stars for Naked City
3.5884
The violent cover photo (which shows a man after he was shot dead) sets the stage for the rather passionate music on this John Zorn set. ...more about John Zorn
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Godard/Spillane by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 3.2236 out of 4 stars for Godard/Spillane
3.2236
"Godard" and "Spillane" were the two first (and purest) examples of the "file card" composition technique developed by John Zorn and inspired by theater directorRichard Foreman. ...more about John Zorn
    15.67
3
The Big Gundown: John Zorn Plays The Music Of Ennio Morricone by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 2.8541 out of 4 stars for The Big Gundown: John Zorn Plays The Music Of Ennio Morricone
2.8541
On this intriguing concept album, altoist John Zorn (who also "sings" and plays harpsichord, game calls, piano, and musical saw) utilizes an odd assortment of open-minded avant-garde players (with a c ...more about John Zorn
4
Spy Vs. Spy: The Music of Ornette Coleman by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 2.8331 out of 4 stars for Spy Vs. Spy: The Music of Ornette Coleman
2.8331
John Zorn teams up with fellow altoistTim Berne, bassistMark Dresserand bothJoey BaronandMichael Vatcheron drums to perform 17Ornette Colemantunes which range chronologically from 1958's "Disguise" to ...more about John Zorn
    15.55
5
John Zorn's Cobra: Tokyo Operations '94 by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 2.5642 out of 4 stars for John Zorn's Cobra: Tokyo Operations '94
2.5642
John Zorn's Cobra: Tokyo Operations '94captures Zorn's most famous composition as performed by a group of traditional Japanese musicians led byMakigami Koichi. ...more about John Zorn
    15.00
6
Duras: Duchamp by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 2.5600 out of 4 stars for Duras: Duchamp
2.5600
A compilation of two classical pieces that show off the pretty side of John Zorn, Duras: Duchamp is a tribute to two great artists of the 20th century. ...more about John Zorn
7
Film Works, Vol. 10: In the Mirror of Maya Deren by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 2.0791 out of 4 stars for Film Works, Vol. 10: In the Mirror of Maya Deren
2.0791
This project, a soundtrack for the documentary filmIn the Mirror of Maya DerenbyMartina Kudlácek, after the legendary avant-garde director, is perhaps Zorn's most accessible work for film. ...more about John Zorn
8
Pool by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 1.8461 out of 4 stars for Pool
1.8461
John Zorn first began developing his game-based ideas in 1974 -- which focused on relations between individual musicians, rather than on notes -- inspired by the works of such modern composers asAntho ...more about John Zorn
9
Chimeras by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 1.8355 out of 4 stars for Chimeras
1.8355
There can really be no question at this point: John Zorn is the intellectual renaissance man of our age, the East Village Thomas Jefferson. ...more about John Zorn
10
Archery by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 1.7431 out of 4 stars for Archery
1.7431
This CD reissue of "Archery" marks a significant looking back in the wake of the compositional and band-leading techniques of John Zorn. ...more about John Zorn
11
Cobra: John Zorn's Game Pieces, Vol. 2 by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 1.7389 out of 4 stars for Cobra: John Zorn's Game Pieces, Vol. 2
1.7389
Written and premiered in 1984, "Cobra" is a classic in the circles of new music, having been performed innumerable times. ...more about John Zorn
12
Madness, Love and Mysticism by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 1.6087 out of 4 stars for Madness, Love and Mysticism
1.6087
There was a time when the avant-garde seemed manageable. I don't mean to say that it's ever been inclusive. I don't even mean to say that you could listen to it. ...more about John Zorn
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Rituals by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 1.5583 out of 4 stars for Rituals
1.5583
When Rituals made its debut at the Bayreuth Opera Festival in 1998 it violently divided its audience, with half the crowd cheering in approval and the other half booing and heckling all the way to the ...more about John Zorn
14
Spillane by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.3188 out of 4 stars for Spillane
0.3188
Using his "file card" technique to create the title piece "Spillane" (whereby musical ideas written on note cards form the basis for discreet sound blocks arranged by way of a unifying theme), John Z ...more about John Zorn
    89.96
15
Bar Kokhba by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.2914 out of 4 stars for Bar Kokhba
0.2914
No review available
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I.A.O. by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for I.A.O.
0.0000
No review available
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Film Works 1986-1990 by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Film Works 1986-1990
0.0000
No review available
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Filmworks Xi: Under the Wing by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Filmworks Xi: Under the Wing
0.0000
No review available
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Music Romance, Vol. 2: Taboo & Exile by John Zorn
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Filmworks Xii: 3 Documentaries by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Filmworks Xii: 3 Documentaries
0.0000
No review available
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Angelus Novus by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Angelus Novus
0.0000
No review available
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Filworks Xiii: Invitation to a Suicide by John Zorn
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50th Birthday Celebration, Vol. 10 by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for 50th Birthday Celebration, Vol. 10
0.0000
No review available
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Aporias: Requia For Piano & Orchestra by John Zorn
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50th Birthday Celebration, Vol. 11 by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for 50th Birthday Celebration, Vol. 11
0.0000
No review available
28
The String Quartets by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The String Quartets
0.0000
No review available
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Film Works, Vol. 15: Protocols of Zion by John Zorn
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Harras by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Harras
0.0000
No review available
    24.99
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Filmworks VXI: Working Man's Death by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Filmworks VXI: Working Man's Death
0.0000
No review available
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Songs from the Hermetic Theatre by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Songs from the Hermetic Theatre
0.0000
No review available
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The Circle Maker  by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The Circle Maker
0.0000
No review available
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Masada, Vol. 1: Alef by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Masada, Vol. 1: Alef
0.0000
No review available
    24.99
36
The Classic Guide To Strategy by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The Classic Guide To Strategy
0.0000
No review available
37
Masada, Vol. 2: Beit by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Masada, Vol. 2: Beit
0.0000
No review available
    CD Pricing Not Available
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Voices in the Wilderness by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Voices in the Wilderness
0.0000
No review available
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Masada, Vol. 3: Gimel by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Masada, Vol. 3: Gimel
0.0000
No review available
    CD Pricing Not Available
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Film Works, Vol. 18: The Treatment by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Film Works, Vol. 18: The Treatment
0.0000
No review available
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Unknown Masada by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Unknown Masada
0.0000
No review available
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Film Works V: Tears Of Ecstasy by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Film Works V: Tears Of Ecstasy
0.0000
No review available
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Masada, Vol. 5: Hei by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Masada, Vol. 5: Hei
0.0000
No review available
    CD Pricing Not Available
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Moonchild by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Moonchild
0.0000
No review available
48
Film Works VI: 1996 by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Film Works VI: 1996
0.0000
No review available
    14.22
49
Masada, Vol. 7: Zayin by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Masada, Vol. 7: Zayin
0.0000
No review available
    24.99
50
Astronome by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Astronome
0.0000
No review available
51
Locus Solus by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Locus Solus
0.0000
This captures over an hour's worth of John Zorn's search for the improvised song form. Several lineups from 1983 are documented here. ...more about John Zorn
52
Film Works III: 1990-95 by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Film Works III: 1990-95
0.0000
No review available
53
Masada, Vol. 4: Dalet by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Masada, Vol. 4: Dalet
0.0000
No review available
    22.99
54
Magick by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Magick
0.0000
No review available
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First Recordings, 1973 by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for First Recordings, 1973
0.0000
No review available
56
Works IV: S&M And More by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Works IV: S&M And More
0.0000
No review available
57
Environment for Sextet by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Environment for Sextet
0.0000
No review available
58
Film Works VIII: 1997 by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Film Works VIII: 1997
0.0000
Film Works 8 contains the scores for two films. First is music for The Port of Last Resort, a documentary about the Jewish refugees who fled to Shanghai from 1930s Nazi Germany. ...more about John Zorn
59
New Traditions In East Asian Bar Bands by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for New Traditions In East Asian Bar Bands
0.0000
No review available
    11.27
60
USA Concerts East by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for USA Concerts East
0.0000
No review available
61
Mysterium by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Mysterium
0.0000
No review available
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Xu Feng by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Xu Feng
0.0000
This CD provides an exceptional overview of the work of John Zorn, as it collects numerous short works which exhibit his groundbreaking methods in structured improvisation known as game pieces, which ...more about John Zorn
63
Film Works VII: Cynical Hysterie Hour by John Zorn
64
Hockey by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Hockey
0.0000
No review available
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Film Works IX: Trembling Before God by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Film Works IX: Trembling Before God
0.0000
No review available
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The Gift by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The Gift
0.0000
No review available
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Film Works Vol 08:1997 by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Film Works Vol 08:1997
0.0000
No review available
    CD Pricing Not Available
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Masada, Vol. 6: Vav by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Masada, Vol. 6: Vav
0.0000
No review available
    CD Pricing Not Available
70
Ganryu Island by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Ganryu Island
0.0000
No review available
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Masada V.1 by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Masada V.1
0.0000
No review available
72
Masada: Live at Tonic, 2001 by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Masada: Live at Tonic, 2001
0.0000
No review available
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The Bribe by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The Bribe
0.0000
No review available
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Masada Live In Jerusalem 1994 by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Masada Live In Jerusalem 1994
0.0000
No review available
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Masada First Live 1993 by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Masada First Live 1993
0.0000
No review available
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Masada Live In Taipei 1995 by John Zorn
John Zorn scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Masada Live In Taipei 1995
0.0000
No review available
 
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Career Span:

Decade
# Albums
Album Score
1980
5
total ranking of 1.5315  1.5315
1990
35
total ranking of 2.0793  2.0793
2000
36
total ranking of 1.5740  1.5740
Ratings and rankings are based on all available critic reviews for each album.
Overall Band Score:
2.6813
John Zorn is ranked overall as 2.6813 out of 4 stars
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