What Had Happened Was Fantastic Damage
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Apr 21, 2021 El-P discusses the creation of his solo debut LP 'Fantastic Damage' and sets the record straight on its connection to 9-11. They explore the evolution of music production and the influence of personal experiences on art, as well as the relationship between songs 'Stepfather Factory' and 'Last Good Sleep'.
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Album's Unintentional 9-11 Resonance
- Most of Fantastic Damage was created before 9-11, yet its themes eerily resonated with post-9/11 realities.
- Only one track explicitly references 9-11, revealing the album's premonitory feel was unintentional.
Spiritual Awakening Shapes Artistry
- El-P experienced a profound spiritual awakening that ripped away his veil of perception.
- This intensified his suspicion of authority and shaped his artistic voice.
Psychedelic Vision of 9-11
- El-P recounted a psychedelic experience under the World Trade Center where he foresaw its destruction.
- He recorded a voicemail warning about the buildings collapsing, eerily prescient before 9-11.