When I stumbled on the track "forever" back in 23, it is the last one that I had been reminded of the carefree joyful taste I had in the 2010s when mainstream EDM ruled my taste for years on end. I always look back and am grateful that even when I was so unconfident with so much of myself as a teen I still was unashamed in my enjoyment of cheesy electro pop tunes and just let lose and had fun with them. Now after my tastes has evolved to this point I now see that these kind of tracks ... read more
Lovely Textured Jazz from the legend. Just nothing that rouses my spirits. Was a pleasant sonic journey, but not the most memorable one. Will probably revisit again a few years down the road and see if my perspective changes.
Yeah, he isn't for me. And that's fine. Plenty of other fish in the ocean.
I starting to genuinely think that Bob Dylan just isn't for me...
Back in early spring of 2023 when I first dedicated myself to the project of listening to acclaimed music from 1965 to today, this was the album that stood out to me the most when I was practically skimming the top results of of that particular year. For that reason only I have it to this day as my 1965 AOTY. But today marks me challenging it's top spot with a long overdue revaluation. Will it still be a mind-blowing quality release like I originally thought or with this relisten it's ... read more
So here's the album that people could no longer deny that the Beatles were changing. They were shifting their sound from the charming boy band pop rock to a more mature folky soul vibe though they admit that they weren't at the level of the acclaimed soul artists of the day. Still, they were inspired and felt the need to change sonic direction with the new found freedom and time they have. They got room to experiment and explore a little before the concert tours and commitments come ... read more
Pretty captivating listen for just a man and his guitar.
Recs:
- Kimbie
- Yellow Walls
- Here Come the Blues
- Milk and Honey
- My Name is Carnival
- Just Like Anything
- Marlene
- The Visit
An excellent hard bop with outstanding drumming in particular along with the excellence of the other instrumentals making for a thoroughly enjoyable listen.
Recs:
- Free for All
- The Core
- Pensativa
Otis has a distinct soulful voice that's immediately recognizable. And while I enjoyed his efforts, due to it feeling kinda generic with all of the covers, I didn't enjoy it as much as I would have liked.
Recs:
- A Change is Gonna Come
- I've Been Loving You Too Long
- Shake
- My Girl
It's such a pleasure to revisit the music legend known as Nina Simone. What a woman, and what a commanding voice complimented by jazzy orchestral instrumentals. She never not astonishes me every time I hear her distinct tones and emotion. Adored everything except for Ne Me Quite Pas. Nina singing in a foreign language felt a bit weird for me. Otherwise a masterful release.
I liked the tunes that were easier to digest since I listen to music for pleasure more than anything, but this was a nice effort from Roland.
Recs:
- Serenade to a Cuckoo
- I Talk With the Spirits
- Ruined Castles
- Django
- My Ship
A quality listen with a lasting atmosphere that's easy to get lost in.
Recs:
- Idle Moments
- Jean de Fleur
- Django
Sure this is a quality jaz album showcasing their skill. To me though I just see it as just another Jazz album with nothing distinct drawing my attention past general interest.
A charming anti war folk release though fine for a pallet cleanser with a good message, I found myself wanting to listen to something else rather quickly.
Recs:
The title track.
A very satisfying underappreciated listen. If you're into cool jazz with orchestral elements then I highly recommend you check this gem out.
Recs:
- Bumpin'
- A Quiet Thing
- Con Alma
- The Shadow of Your Smile
- Mi Cosa
- Here's That Rainy Day
- Just Walkin'
Sorry for the small break, got sucked into the endless void of endless amounts of content to consume on the Internet. I'm back, for now.
These are some nice ska instrumentals that I generally enjoyed, but it's nothing all that special.
Recs:
- China Town
- Skaravan
- Lawless Street
- Ghost Town
While the distinct mood has my attention initially, the lack of variation lost my interest as the listen went along. The girl on the cover is a stunner though.
Recs:
- Glad to be Unhappy
- Poor Butterfly
A very enjoyable Hard bop with some slower tracks to break things up. The instrumentation and chemistry is excellent and the vibes are good. The brass, piano, and drums work very well with each other. Makes for a fun listen whether for casual listening or to analyze like us nerds tend to do.
Recs:
- Song for My Father
- The Natives are Restless Tonight
- Calcutta Cutie
- The Kicker
- Que Pasa
- Sighin' and Cryin'
- Silver Threads Amount the Soul
Wow was this a satisfying listen. Fantastic arrangements with all of the class. Beautiful Jazz for the casual enthusist. Gets a bit redundant at times with the limited instruments to work with, but for a trio, it's hard to find jazz as engaging as this example. To be able to keep things fresh through the 10 tracks by playing with tone pace and focus really earns my respect for these chaps!
Recs:
- Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars (Corcovado)
- Days of Wine and Roses
- My One and Only Love
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