1. First Reading
• Vocals: Sussan Deyhim
• Duration: 0:29

• Overview: A brief prologue setting the contemplative tone of the album. Sussan Deyhim's ethereal voice invites listeners into a mystical journey.

2. The Old Man of the Mountain
• Vocals: Genesis P-Orridge and Percy Howard
• Duration: 3:12

• Overview: Delves into the enigmatic figure of Hasan-i Sabbah, exploring his role as a spiritual leader and strategist who founded the Hashisheens.

3. The Western Lands
• Featuring: Techno Animal
• Vocals: Iggy Pop and William S. Burroughs
• Duration: 6:12

• Overview: A profound meditation on death, immortality, and the human desire to transcend physical existence, combining raw narration and distinctive voices.

4. The Spilled Cup
• Vocals: Sussan Deyhim
• Duration: 1:47

• Overview: Explores themes of loss and the ephemeral nature of life, symbolized by the "spilled cup."

5. Marco Polo's Talk
• Featuring: Nicky Skopelitis
• Vocals: Hakim Bey
• Duration: 1:43

• Overview: Narrates Marco Polo's legendary encounters with the Hashisheens, blending historical accounts with mythical elements.

6. Pilgrimage to Cairo
• Vocals: Hakim Bey
• Duration: 1:50

• Overview: Reflects on the spiritual journey as a metaphor for inner exploration, emphasizing that enlightenment is found within.

7. Freya Stark at Alamut
• Featuring: Anton Fier
• Vocals: Nicole Blackman
• Duration: 0:20

• Overview: Touches on themes of exploration and the allure of forbidden knowledge through the experiences of British explorer Freya Stark.

8. Castles
• Featuring: Anton Fier
• Vocals: Percy Howard
• Duration: 0:57

• Overview: Uses the metaphor of fortresses to delve into themes of protection and isolation.

9. Hashish Poem
• Vocals: Nicole Blackman
• Duration: 2:52

• Overview: Explores the use of hashish as a means of accessing altered states of consciousness and the search for higher understanding.

10. Sinan's Post
• Vocals: Ira Cohen
• Duration: 1:56

• Overview: Focuses on Rashid ad-Din Sinan, exploring his strategic brilliance and the mystique that surrounded him.

11. Assassinations
• Featuring: Anton Fier
• Vocals: Nicole Blackman
• Duration: 0:33

• Overview: Confronts the ethical complexities surrounding the act of assassination.

12. The Mongols Destroy Alamut
• Featuring: Paul Schütze
• Vocals: Percy Howard
• Duration: 1:14

• Overview: Recounts the fall of Alamut at the hands of the Mongols, evoking a sense of loss and impermanence.

13. The Divine Self
• Produced by: Jah Wobble
• Duration: 5:09

• Overview: An introspective exploration of the self as an embodiment of the divine, fusing world music elements with philosophical musings.

14. Morning High
• Featuring: Nicky Skopelitis
• Vocals: Lizzy Mercier Descloux and Patti Smith
• Duration: 3:03

• Overview: A poetic meditation on transformation and renewal, capturing the essence of dawn as a symbol of hope.

15. A Quick Trip to Alamut
• Featuring: Paul Schütze
• Vocals: Iggy Pop
• Duration: 3:41

• Overview: Narrates a tale centered around Hasan-i Sabbah's rise to power, reflecting on themes of deception and transformation.

16. Slogans
• Featuring: Helios Creed
• Vocals: Genesis P-Orridge
• Duration: 0:47

• Overview: Examines the power of language and propaganda, emphasizing the dangers of absolute beliefs.

17. Book of the Highest Initiation
• Featuring: Helios Creed
• Vocals: Genesis P-Orridge
• Duration: 2:41

• Overview: Delves into esoteric teachings and the liberation from conventional religious practices.

18. The Lord of the Resurrection
• Vocals: Umar Bin Hassan
• Duration: 0:52

• Overview: Reinterprets the concept of paradise, critiquing materialistic views of spiritual fulfillment.

19. Assassinations 2
• Featuring: Anton Fier
• Vocals: Nicole Blackman
• Duration: 0:52

• Overview: Explores the psyche of those who commit acts of political violence, delving into moral ambiguities.

20. Tale of the Caliph Hakem
• Produced by: Eyeless In Gaza
• Vocals: Anne Clark and Genesis P-Orridge
• Duration: 5:00

• Overview: Recounts the story of Caliph al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah, exploring themes of power, madness, and divinity.

21. The Assassins
• Vocals: Hakim Bey
• Duration: 2:05

• Overview: Provides a poetic exploration of the Hashisheens' legacy, touching on rebellion and autonomy.

22. Last Reading
• Vocals: Sussan Deyhim
• Duration: 0:37

• Overview: A reflective epilogue emphasizing personal transformation and the immediacy of enlightenment.

FULL ALBUM REVIEW
Hashisheen: The End of Law
• Release Year: 1999
• Producer: Bill Laswell
• Genre: Experimental, Ambient, World Music

• Overview: An immersive journey through mysticism, history, and avant-garde artistry, explores themes of rebellion, enlightenment, and the quest for meaning.