William S. Burroughs – Nothing Here Now But The Recordings

"Nothing Here Now But The Recordings" is a compilation of recordings by writer and artist William S. Burroughs, released in 1981 and curated by Genesis P-Orridge, founder of Throbbing Gristle and Psychic TV.

The album gathers audio experiments made during the 1960s and 1970s, in which Burroughs explores the cut-up technique, layering fragments of voice, radio, and tape manipulation to create audio collages that defy linearity and conventional narrative. More than a traditional music album, it stands as an artistic and literary document, bringing into sound the same spirit of subversion, experimentation, and cultural critique that defined his written work. It is a key piece at the intersection of literature, performance, and sound art.