Blurt

Blurt's 1982 self-titled album is a terse, saxophone-driven set that blends post-punk angularity with free jazz inflections and no wave abrasiveness. Ted Milton's urgent spoken and shouted delivery sits atop repetitive, propulsive bass and drums, while sparse guitar and sax textures create a stark, confrontational sound that emphasizes rhythm and atmosphere over conventional melody. The record showcases the band’s experimental approach to song structure and noise, occupying a space between avant-garde jazz and the post-punk underground.