Style: Jazz-Rock, Abstract Funk, Psychedelic Soul
Vibes: Playful, Energetic, Eccentric, Urban, Uplifting, Groovy, Bombastic, Confident, Bluesy
Musical Qualities: Rhythmic, Fuzzy, Shred, Improvisation, Loose, Group Vocals
Tony Williams Lifetime – The Old Bum’s Rush Read More »
Lineup: Alan Silva, Roscoe Mitchell, Robin Kenyatta, Don Moye, Steve Lacy, Jerome Cooper, Dave Burrell, Bernard Vitet, Alan Shorter, Joseph Jarman, Ronnie Beer, Michel Portal, Dieter Gewissler, Jouk Minor, Kent Carter, Irene Aebi, Oliver Johnson, Joachim Kuhn
Style: Cosmic Big-Band, Creative Music, Free Jazz
Vibes: Apocalyptic, Cosmic, Cathartic, Communal, Intense, Ritualistic, Entropic, Meditative, Spiritual, Mysterious, Energetic
Musical Qualities: Conducted Improvisation, Dense, Acoustic, Instrumental, Atonal, Orchestral, Active Listening, Complex, Noisy, Heavy, Progressive
Alan Silva and the Celestrial Communication Orchestra – Seasons Read More »
LPx2, 45rpm, Self-Released, 2002 / 2012 pressing First Vinyl Pressing (2012)Originally released on CD by Interscope Records (2002) Style: Art Rock, Progressive Post-Hardcore Vibes: Cryptic, Dramatic, Surreal, Groovy, Anthemic, Epic, Passionate, Intricate, Bombastic, Psychedelic, Sentimental Themes: Sleep Paralysis, Dreams, Existential, Salvador Dalí Qualities: Conceptual, Lyrical, Suite, Dense, Uncommon Time Signatures, Rhythmic, Progressive
with Charlie Haden, Jack DeJohnette, Denardo Coleman
Style: Jazz Fission, Free Jazz
Vibes: Entropic, Bombastic, Triumphant, Futuristic, Abstract, Chaotic, Climactic, Complex, Manic
Pat Metheny / Ornette Coleman – Song X Read More »
Style: Progressive Rock, Symphonic Prog
Vibes: Triumphant, Epic, Uplifting, Fantasy, Bombastic, Complex, War, Spiritual, Ethereal
Musical Qualities: Virtuosic, Suite, Uncommon Time Signatures, Dense, Lush, Progressive
Style: Post-Hardcore, Art Rock, Math Rock, Post-Rock
Vibes: Angsty, Angular, Brooding, Deconstructed, Intertwined, Knotted, Rainy, Energetic, Bombastic
Musical Qualities: Uncommon Time Signatures, Dub, Progressive, Rhythmic, Repetitive, Dissonant
June of 44 – Four Great Points Read More »
Sonny Sharrock, Peter Brötzmann, Ronald Shannon Jackson, Bill Laswell
Style: Free Jazz, Noise Rock, Jazz Fission
Vibes: Aggressive, Dystopian, Chaotic, Bombastic, Urban, Powerful, Deconstructed, Angular, Cold, Dark, Intense
Last Exit – Last Exit Read More »
featuring billy woods, Hanni El Khatib, Lealani, Nikki Jean, Rob Sonic
Style: Abstract Hip-Hop, Progressive Boom-Bap
Vibes: Science Fiction, Futuristic, Cryptic, Satirical, Playful, Surreal, Dystopian, Energetic, Philosophical, Psychedelic, Bombastic, Industrial, Storytelling
Aesop Rock – Integrated Tech Solutions Read More »
featuring Leroy Jenkins, Archie Shepp, Malachi Favors, Anthony Braxton, Grachan Moncur III, Dave Burrell, Claude Delcloo, Kenneth Terroade, Bernard Vitet, Berb Guérin
Style: Free Space Music, Cosmic Jazz, Avant-Garde Big Band
Vibe: Intense, Chaotic, Bombastic, Ecstatic, Free, Cosmic, Hypnotic, Raw, Communal, Apocalyptic
Musical Qualities: Conducted Improvisation, Dense, Atonal, Dissonant, Acoustic
Alan Silva and His Celestrial Communication Orchestra – Luna Surface Read More »
featuring Herbie Hancock, John McLaughlin, Joe Henderson, Joe Chambers, Jack DeJohnette
Style: Jazz Fusion, Post-Bop
Vibes: Triumphant, Epic, Energetic, Bombastic, Playful, Driving, Adventure
Miroslav Vitous – Mountain in the Clouds Read More »
featuring Alex Cline, Nels Cline, Vinny Golia, Roberto Miranda, & John Rapson
Style: Post-Bop, Avant-Garde Jazz
Vibe: Busy, Urban, Knotty, Energetic, Driving, Bombastic, Complex, Powerful
Musical Qualities: Polyphonic, Collective Improvisation, Dynamic, Shredding, Technical, Thematic, Rhythmic
Style: Heavy-Psych
Vibe: Heavy, Bluesy, Rebellious, Fuzzy, Stoned, Energetic, Bombastic, Confident, Retro, Spacey
Cosmic Invention – Help Your Satori Mind Read More »
Style: Classic Rock, Blues Rock, Hard Rock, Folk-Rock
Vibe: Epic, Confident, Mythic, Hedonistic, Bombastic, Cryptic, Fantasy, Rebellious, Eclectic, Groovy
Musical Qualities: Riffs, Bluesy, Rhythmic, Dynamic, Heavy, Shred, Progressive
Led Zeppelin – IV [Untitled] Read More »
Style: Slowcore, Noise Rock, Shoegaze
Moods: Overcast, Moody, Raw, Angsty, Melancholy, Urban, Autumnal, Bittersweet, Bombastic, Lonely
Musical Qualities: Atmospheric, Noisy, Slow, Dynamic
Mogwai – Ten Rapid (Collected Recordings 1996-1997) Read More »
Styles: Heavy Psych, Noise Rock, Prog
Moods: Epic, Bombastic, Earthy, Retro, Stoned, Energetic, Psychedelic, Fantasy
Musical Qualities: Fuzzy, Shred, Noisy, Uncommon Time Signatures, Riffs, Bluesy
Comets on Fire – Avatar Read More »
Styles: Math Rock, Surf Punk, Psych, Prog, Noise Pop
Moods: Sunny, Playful, Energetic, Surreal, Intricate, Bombastic, Eclectic, Spontaneous, Chaotic, Joyful
Musical Qualities: Catchy, Uncommon Time Signatures, Progressive, Riffs, Noisy, Dynamic, Complex
Tera Melos – Patagonian Rats Read More »
bombastic, deconstructed, driving, energetic, exploratory, innovative, instrumental, loops, mechanical, odd time signatures, psychedelic, repetitive, triumphant, progressive,
featuring Bill Frisell, Alex Cline, Hank Roberts
Style: Jazz Fission, Avant-Garde Jazz
Moods: Gritty, Angular, Apocalyptic, Aggressive, Bombastic, Chaotic, Dark, Disorienting, Driving, Dystopian, Futuristic, Heavy, Intense, Urban
Musical Qualities: Dissonant, Improvisation, Uncommon Time Signatures, Progressive, Rhythmic
Tim Berne – Fulton Street Maul Read More »
Style: Progressive Folk
Vibe: Epic, Conceptual, Satirical, Cerebral, Bombastic, Anthemic, Playful, Eccentric, Medieval, Poetic, Theatric
Musical Qualities: Suite, Uncommon time signatures, Progressive, Riffs, Thematic, Technical
Jethro Tull – Thick as a Brick Read More »
Style: Psych, Free-Rock, Noise Rock
Vibe: Bombastic, Energetic, Desert, Thorny, Chaotic, Psychedelic, Serpentine, Western
Musical Qualities: Shred, Fuzzy, Improvisation, Instrumental, Noisy
Rangda – False Flag Read More »
Style: Slowcore, Noise Rock, Shoegaze, Post-Rock
Moods: Lonely, Melancholy, Rainy, Moody, Sombre, Reflective, Winter, Bombastic, Cathartic, Cold, Epic
Musical Qualities: Dynamic, Atmospheric, Slow
Mogwai – Young Team Read More »
Personnel: John Abercrombie – Electric & Acoustic Guitars; Jack DeJohnette – Drums; Jan Hammer – Organ, Synthesizer, Piano
Style: Jazz Fusion
Vibe: Epic, Triumphant, Spacey, Bombastic, Pastoral (A2, B2, B3), Energetic
Musical Qualities: Shred, Rhythmic, Instrumental, Groovy, Progressive, Technical, Improvisation, Complex, Dynamic
John Abercrombie – Timeless Read More »
Style: Free Jazz, Spiritual Jazz
Vibe: Apocalyptic, Intense, Transcendent, Epic, Cosmic, Bombastic, Chaotic, Complex, Exploratory, Energetic, Serpentine, Powerful, Passionate, Triumphant, Spiritual, Heavy
Musical Qualities: Dense, Dissonant, Polyphonic, Collective Improvisation, Acoustic, Live Recording, Extended Technique, Progressive, Technical
John Coltrane & Pharoah Sanders – Live in Seattle Read More »
Style: Psychedelic Math Rock, Free Rock
Vibe: Desert, Serpentine, Epic, Adventure, Intertwined, Energetic, Bombastic, Mystical
Musical Qualities: Shredding, Riffs, Improvisation, Dynamic, Instrumental, Uncommon Time Signatures, Noisy
Rangda – Formerly Extinct Read More »
Style: Free Funk, Avant-Garde Jazz, Abstract Groove, No Wave
Vibe: Frenetic, Knotty, Disjointed, Funky, Angular, Chaotic, Triumphant, Playful, Energetic, Free, Manic, Bombastic
Musical Qualities: Harmolodic, Polyphonic, Polyrhythmic, Collective Improvisation, Dissonant, Uncommon Time Signatures, Instrumental
James Blood – Tales of Captain Black Read More »
Produced by El-P
Style: Southern Hip-Hop
Vibe: Urban, Bombastic, Confident, Political, Futuristic, Playful, Rebellious, Aggressive
Killer Mike – R.A.P. Music [Deluxe Edition] Read More »
Style: Free-Funk, Jazz Funk, Abstract Groove, Funk Rock
Vibe: Bombastic, Manic, Angular, Knotty, Confident, Energetic, Communal, Groovy
Musical Qualities: Improvisation, Dissonant, Complex, Rhythmic, Dense, Technical, Group Vocals
James ‘Blood’ Ulmer – Black Rock Read More »
Personnel: Miles Davis – Trumpet, Organ; Pete Cosey – Electric Guitar; Reggie Lucas – Electric Guitar; Al Foster – Drums; Mtume – Percussion, Michael Henderson – Electric Bass; Dave Liebman – Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Flute
Style: Abstract Groove, Psychedelic Jazz Fusion
Vibe: Exploratory, Powerful, Menacing, Mysterious, Serpentine, Complex, Aggressive, Bluesy, Energetic, Groovy, Psychedelic
Miles Davis – Live in Tokyo 1973 Read More »
Style: Spiritual Jazz, Free Jazz
Vibe: Transcendent, Intense, Passionate, Cosmic, Visceral, Powerful, Complex, Bombastic, Energetic, Chaotic
Musical Qualities: Dense, Instrumental, Acoustic, Collective Improvisation, Polyphonic, Free, Technical, Virtuosic
John Coltrane – Concert in Japan Read More »
Style: Future Jazz, Free Jazz Theater, Jazz Poetry
Vibe: cathartic, cerebral, dystopian, energetic, futuristic, bombastic, intense, noisy, passionate, poetic, political, powerful, rebellious, urban, heavy, AfroFuturist
Musical Attributes: Complex, Conceptual, Dense, Dissonant, Spoken Word, Theatric, Progressive, Polyphonic, Improvisation
Moor Mother – Circuit City Read More »
Style: Prog, Chamber Rock
Vibe: Mercurial, Menacing, Bombastic, Cryptic, Muscular, Cerebral, Epic, Medieval, Aggressive, Bipolar, Heavy, Headphone Album
Musical Qualities: Dynamic, Complex, Progressive Structures, Uncommon Time Signatures, Percussive, Riffs,
Instrumentation: Electric Guitar, Violin, Mellotron, Electric Bass, Electric Keyboards, Percussion, Drums, Vocals
King Crimson – Lark’s Tongue in Aspic [Steven Wilson Mix] Read More »
Style: Art Rock, Progressive Pop
Vibe: Anxious, Eccentric, Romantic, Cerebral, Complex, Catchy, Bombastic, Dramatic, Surreal, Slick, Intertwined
Musical Qualities: Polyphonic, Uncommon Time Signatures, Polished, Progressive, Technical, Rhythmic
King Crimson – Beat Read More »
Style: Future Jazz, Abstract Groove, Psychedelic Fusion
Vibe: Adventure, Futuristic, Triumphant, Spacey, Psychedelic, Energetic, Bombastic, Complex
Musical Qualities: Collective Improvisation, Thematic, Progressive, Percussive, Uncommon Time Signatures
Personnel:
Mauricio Takara – Percussion, Cavaquinho, Electronics
Guilherme Granado – Keyboards, Synths, Sampler, Voice
Rob Mazurek – Cornet, Evolver, Ring Modulator, Analog Delay, Harmonium
São Paulo Underground – Beija Flors Velho E Sujo Read More »
Style: Progressive Rock, Jazz-Rock, Chamber Music
Vibe: Pastoral, Mythical, Mysterious, Epic, Bombastic, Mellow, Aquatic, Dreamy
Musical Qualities: Dynamic, Progressive, Complex, Improvisation, Uncommon Time Signatures
Instrumentation: Electric Guitar, Mellotron, Saxophones, Flute, Piano, Drums, Electric Bass, Upright Bass, Cornet, Oboe
King Crimson – Islands Read More »
Style: Neo-Psychedelia, Art Rock??Vibe: Restless, Eclectic, Energetic, Anthemic, Introspective, Spiritual??Musical Attributes: Riffs, Melodic, Dense, Percussive
Akron/Family – Sub Verses Read More »
Style: Psychedelic Funk
Vibe: Groovy, Afro-Futurism, Hedonistic, Psychedelic, Fantasy, Bombastic, Sexual, Communal, Triumphant, Playful
Funkadelic – Cosmic Slop Read More »
Style: Progressive Rock
Vibe: Epic, Triumphant, Bombastic, Lush, Uplifting, Fantasy
Musical Attributes: Complex, Polyphonic, Progressive, Techncial, Symphonic
Yes – Close to the Edge Read More »
Style: Psych / Prog / Experimental Rock
Vibe: Bombastic, Hallucinogenic, Chaotic, Energetic, Psychedelic
Musical Attributes: Progressive, Dense, Complex, Rhythmic, Riffs, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Technical, Odd Time Signatures
Omar Rodriguez Lopez – Old Money Read More »
Format: LPx3
Style: Post-Bop, Avant-Garde Jazz
Vibe: Bombastic, Passionate, Energetic, Intense, Manic, Playful
Musical Attributes: Complex, Dynamic, Live, Improvisation, Acoustic, Instrumental, Polyphonic, Progressive, Rhythmic
Charles Mingus – The Great Concert of Charles Mingus Read More »
Style: Progressive Rock, Psych, Experimental Rock
Vibe: Bombastic, Mystical, Cerebral, Chaotic, Cryptic, Desert, Energetic, Epic, Hallucinogenic, intense, manic, Psychedelic, Complex
Musical Attributes: Dense, Odd Time Signatures, Progressive Structures, Polyrhythmic, Riffs, Technical
The Mars Volta – The Bedlam in Goliath Read More »
Style: Progressive Rock, Experimental Rock
Vibe: Epic, Psychedelic, Chaotic, Bombastic, Cerebral, Complex, Cryptic, Energetic, Ominous, Intense
Musical Attributes: Dense, Polyphonic, Technical, Odd Time Signatures, Headphone Album, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Progressive
The Mars Volta – Amputechture Read More »
Style: Avant-Garde Big Band, Free Jazz
Vibe: Cerebral, Bombastic, Energetic, Complex, Abstract
Musical Attributes: Dense, Poly-Free Improvisation, Polyphonic, Dynamic, Instrumental, Technical, Innovative
Anthony Braxton – Creative Orchestra Music 1976 Read More »
Style: Free Jazz
Vibe: Communal, Bombastic, Complex, Energetic, Passionate, Chaotic
Musical Attributes: Collective Improvisation, Dense, Instrumental, Acoustic, Dynamic, Polyphonic
Ornette Coleman Double Quintet – Free Jazz Read More »
Irreversible Entanglements follows up the scathing fire music of their debut with regenerative and ritualistic earth music. “Who Sent You?”, is a record that looks not only to the violent “rhythms of oppression”, past and present, that need to be burnt to the ground, but to a future built from the ashes of these unjust systems. Irreversible Entanglements are simply one of the most powerful bands in existence, building their symbiotic improvisations with fervent passion, hypnotic rhythm, and urgent truths.
Irreversible Entanglements – Who Sent You? Read More »
Released in 2015 on Ninja Tune Format: LP
Jaga Jazzist – Starfire Read More »
Released in 1967 on Impulse! Records Recorded August 19, 1966 Format: LP
Archie Shepp – Mama Too Tight Read More »
Originally released in 2004 on Relapse Records 2014 pressing on Oxblood vinyl Format: LP
Mastodon – Leviathan Read More »
Released in 1967 on Impulse! Records Format: LP
Albert Ayler – In Greenwich Village Read More »
Released in 1974 on Atlantic Records Format: LP
King Crimson – Starless and Bible Black Read More »
Released in 1972 on Columbia Records Late 70’s/Early 80’s Reissue Format: LP Recommended Tracks A1 – The Shoes of the Fisherman’s Wife are some Jive Ass Slippers (Bombastic, Dense, Energetic, Complex) B1 – Hobo Ho (Dramatic, Progressive, Energetic) B2 – The Chill of Death (Dramatic, Poetic, Spoken Word)
Charles Mingus – Let My Children Hear Music Read More »
Released in 2015 on Joyful Noise Records Recorded April 4-5, 2014 Format: LP, clear seafoam green vinyl
Yonatan Gat – Director Read More »
Released in 1969 on Atlantic Format: LP Pressing quality: While this album is a masterpiece, these early pressings/masters sound a little tinny and lacking in low end. The recent reissues I’ve heard seem to be improved quality.
King Crimson – In the Court of the Crimson King Read More »
Released in 2007 by Gold Standards Laboratories Recorded November 2005 in Amsterdam Format: LP
Omar Rodriguez-Lopez – Se Dice Bisonte, No Bùfalo Read More »
Released in 2018 on Domino Records Format: LPx2 Includes 12″x12″ glossy lyric and photo booklet Track Listing *A1 – Turn the Light On (Bombastic, Energetic, Cathartic A2 – Whether (Pulsing, Driving, Staccato) *A3 – Chaitius (Ethereal, Atmospheric, Ambient, Progressive) -long floating, atmospheric intro with wordless vocals -becomes jazzy and cosmic as it builds -loose and
Julia Holter – Aviary Read More »
