Chris Cutler

The Profile

British drummer, percussionist, and lyricist best known for Henry Cow and Art Bears. Founder of Recommended Records (ReR). Active in avant-rock and RIO, including collaborations such as the Glandien–Cutler album Domestic Stories.

Founder of Recommended Records (ReR) and drummer for Henry Cow; member of Art Bears. On Domestic Stories (1992), lyrics by Chris Cutler are sung by Dagmar Krause, with performances by Fred Frith and Alfred 23 Harth. The review highlights Cutler’s significant role as manager, curator, producer, and musical theorist.

A detailed, positive look at Domestic Stories, composed by Lutz Glandien with lyrics by Chris Cutler and performances by Cutler, Dagmar Krause, Fred Frith, and Alfred 23 Harth. The review praises ReR’s role (founded by Cutler), highlights the album’s dark, emotionally rich sound and tight composition, and notes its appeal beyond strict RIO fandom. Rated four stars.