AlasNoAxis

AlasNoAxis is the debut album by drummer Jim Black's AlasNoAxis featuring clarinetist/saxophonist Chris Speed, guitarist Hilmar Jensson and bassist Skúli Sverrisson recorded in 2000 and released on the Winter & Winter label.

Reception
In his review for Allmusic, Dave Lynch said "Alasnoaxis is a great debut for Black, although those who prefer their jazz unsullied by elements of the indie, prog, and avant rock worlds may be a bit put off". In JazzTimes, Bill Shoemaker observed "the album is something of the sonic equivalent of a tapas bar: lots of strong flavors served up in small portions, with plenty of spirits to clear the palette between tastes".

Track listing
All compositions by Jim Black
 * 1) "M m" - 2:38
 * 2) "Optical" - 5:04
 * 3) "Maybe" - 4:09
 * 4) "Ambacharm" - 6:31
 * 5) "Garden Frequency" - 3:09
 * 6) "Poet Staggered" - 1:11
 * 7) "Backfloatpedal" - 2:46
 * 8) "Icon" - 5:59
 * 9) "Luxuriate" -	6:52
 * 10) "Boombye" - 5:26
 * 11) "Auk and Dromedary" - 5:58
 * 12) "Trace" - 3:15
 * 13) "Nion" - 4:17
 * 14) "Melize" - 6:54
 * 15) "Angels and Artiface" - 1:37

Personnel

 * Jim Black - drums
 * Chris Speed - clarinet, tenor saxophone
 * Hilmar Jensson - electric guitar
 * Skúli Sverrisson - electric bass