"Big Science" transformed avant-garde performance art into a hit, blending spoken word, synthesizers, and distinctive vocal processing.
- The album was recorded in Anderson's New York apartment and at the lobby of the Bell Telephone building.
- The hit single "O Superman" was initially released as a single in 1981 and later included on the album.
- "Big Science" reached number 135 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Laurie Anderson is a performance artist and composer known for her innovative use of technology and spoken-word narratives. In 1982, she was on the cusp of mainstream recognition with the release of "Big Science," her debut album which would bring her avant-garde work to a wider audience.
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