| Limb | |
| Type: | Compilation |
| Artist: | Foetus |
| Cover: | Foetus - Limb.jpg |
| Recorded: | – |
| Genre: | Industrial, experimental rock |
| Length: | 71:59 (Limb) 1:59:36 (NYC Foetus) |
| Label: | Ectopic Ents |
| Producer: | J. G. Thirlwell |
| Prev Title: | Vein |
| Prev Year: | 2007 |
| Next Title: | Hide |
| Next Year: | 2010 |
Limb is a Foetus compilation album, released on May 15, 2009 by Ectopic Ents.[1] [2] Limb collects out-of-print and previously unreleased instrumental tracks from the early days of Foetus (Thirlwell's instrumental tracks would later be released under the names Steroid Maximus and Manorexia). Limb is packaged with a DVD featuring Clément Tuffreau's NYC Foetus documentary about Thirlwell's life in New York City, along with several live performances of Thirlwell's ensembles and commissioned music.[3]
Many of the pieces on Limb are influenced by minimalist composers, with Thirlwell citing John Cage, Steve Reich (particularly his phasing technique) and Terry Riley in the liner notes.[4] A 20-minute phase piece titled "You Have to Obey", comprising a looped Vincent Price sample, is included as a bonus track in audio MP3.
In keeping with Limbs minimalist theme, the album comes packaged with a book of minimalist art in Thirlwell's "signature color palette of red, white, black and gray."[4] The pieces are in the styles of individual artists including Joan Miró, Bridget Riley and Wassily Kandinsky and art movements like Constructivism.[4]
