Marc Ribot (pronounced Ribo) is known for his numerous guitar credits with John Zorn and other musicians connected with Tzadik Record and the Knitting Factory. This is a live album in which Ribot plays electric guitar. His vocals are spoken word /poetry read in rhythm and sometimes yelled. His guitar work uses distortion techniques in the riffs. He jams intricate solos in many of the tracks as well. The album is sometimes listed under the name Shrek, the name of Ribot's band at the time.