The Rose Has Teeth in the Mouth of a Beast" is a 2006 album by Matmos that explores themes of desire and the body through intense, sample-based electronic music. It features collaborations with artists such as Björk and Soft Cell's Marc Almond.
- The album's title is inspired by a line from Jean Genet's "Our Lady of the Flowers".
- The recording sessions for the album took place in a rented house in rural Ireland.
- This release marked Matmos's debut on the Matador Records label.
Matmos is a Baltimore-based experimental electronic music duo formed in 1997. They are known for their conceptual approach to music, often using unconventional sound sources and intricate rhythmic structures.
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