voice's need to be louder, I wish I new the context but music is solid.

some great songs, pacing is terrible

Initial guitar brought intrigue but was immediately let down by the vocals and his delivery.

unimaginative and boring.

sounds like the the album cover

A classic. Where it all began.

sloppy

Thad Jones’s trumpet is enchanting. I feel his time with Basie is apparent throughout the album. It’s tight, but not too tight, which I think is also super representative of big band. I don’t know too much about Mel Lewis, but his drumming is very good, especially on Bachafillen. His solo into the band just exploding is great. I also really liked how Mel Lewis switched his playing to a more samba-sounding feel on Samba Con Getchu. If I had to pick a favorite song, it would ... read more

shit is so tight

LP lacks a sense of character. While I did enjoy the integration of Latin elements, they feel underused and need a push. The first side of the LP starts off with two great songs, “California Dreaming” and “Light My Fire,” which are clear highlights. The second side is largely unmemorable, and where the weaknesses of the LP shine the brightest.

unmatched vocals

Its impressive, just not inviting

Fun beats vibey for sure, just missing something for me.