This album pretty much sounds like an old 50s noir crime film. Like the titular detective is looking for clues or is chasing the suspect down a dark alleyway with a gun clenched in his hand ready to use it. There are also some moments that sound like it was straight up taken from a crime scene. Like some of the more slower-paced songs on this album almost feel like and old weegee photograph. If you have ever seen a weegee photo before, you would know what I am talking about. Weegee is an old ... read more
This album is very consistent in staying unique and keeping its shape. It has the listener feeling like it is in the place of wherever this album feels like for them. It is another very fast and exhausting album. Just like the last one, each track sounds like it follows a different path and theme. The structures are absolutely ridiculous also, like in the 3rd track two bass hit. The swing and the fast instruments make it a very… chaotic listen. It almost sounds like you’re racing ... read more
The combination of the horns and the way the ensemble blends together is very satisfying to listen to. The way that they crescendo into different structures is very different from miles’ previous work and almost sounds like something that Mingus or Charlie Brown for that matter would have to offer. I also love how the drums are very light but still add flavor to the sound. They are very smooth and almost sound like rain in the way that they feel natural and free. Each song is no more than ... read more
The fast tempos, the screeching trumpets, the tightness of the quality are not even scratching the surface of what this album has to offer. 50s miles was a very underrated time period not only for his discography but also jazz in general. I would also like to compliment the saxophone solos as well. They add a lot of color to the music which is why the saxophone is one of my favorite sounding instruments. The bass-lines in the background also add impact to the already fast-paced songs and the ... read more
The first track is great but the second one is just boring
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