with Jesse Sharps, Adele Sebastian, Horace Tapscott, etc
Style: Experimental Big Band, Spiritual Jazz, Avant-Garde Jazz
Vibes: Communal, Uplifting, Ecstatic, Triumphant, Driving, Spiritual, Energetic, Cathartic, Complex, Groovy, Passionate, Warm
Pan-Afrikan Peoples Arkestra – Flight 17 Read More »
with Herbie Hancock, Sam Rivers, Wayne Shorter, Gary Peacock
Style: Post-Bop, Avant-Garde Jazz
Vibes: Driving, Intertwined, Energetic, Spring, Complex, Sunny, Abstract
Anthony williams – Spring Read More »
Style: Space Rock, Krautrock, Psych Rock, Kosmische Folk
Vibes: Occult, Exploratory, Mystical, Playful, Surreal, Psychedelic, Driving
Qualities: Fuzzy, Conceptual, Jams, Suite, Progressive
Walter Wegmüller – Tarot Read More »
featuring Don Cherry, Charlie Haden, Billy Higgins, Ed Blackwell, Jimmy Garrison, Scott La Faro
Style: Free-Bop
Vibes: Kinetic, Playful, Knotted, Joyful, Energetic, Driving, Warm
Musical Qualities: Collective Improvisation, Acoustic, Instrumental, Thematic, Rhythmic
Ornette Coleman – The Art of the Improvisers Read More »
Style: MotoRock, Cyberpunk, Experimental Rock, Krautrock
Vibes: Mechanical, Futuristic, Driving, Aggressive, Dystopian, Energetic, Powerful, Spacey, Energetic
Musical Qualities: Rhythmic, Motorik, Riffs, Uncommon Time Signatures, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Repetitive, Noisy
Trans Am – Red Line Read More »
featuring Charlie Haden, Ed Blackwell, Billy Higgins, Dewey Redman, Asha Puthli, Gerard Schwarg, Carmon Fornatto, Don Cherry, Bobby Bradford
Style: Free-Bop, Jazz Fission, Avant-Garde Jazz
Vibes: Energetic, Urban, Driving, Knotted, Apocalyptic, Communal, Chaotic, Abstract, Eclectic
Ornette Coleman – Science Fiction Read More »
with Dave Holland, Bennie Maupin, John Abercrombie, Michael Fellerman, & Mick Goodrick
Style: Psychedelic Jazz-Rock, Prog, Jazz Fusion
Vibe: Exploratory, Mysterious, Driving, Groovy, Psychedelic, Bluesy, Eclectic
Musical Qualities: Improvisation, Dub, Shred, Technical, Rhythmic. Progressive
Jack DeJohnette – Sorcery Read More »
Style: Desert Blues, Psychedelic Trance Rock, Tishoumaren, Post-Minimalism
Vibes: Hypnotic, Desert, Earthy, Psychedelic, Communal, Driving, Ritualistic
Musical Qualities: Polyrhythmic, Percussive, Riffs, Improvisation, Instrumental, Repetitive, Microtonal
Instrumentation: Homemade Percussion, Plywood Crate, 12-String Guitar, Shakers, Electric Guitar, Electric Bass, Upright Bass, Viola, Trumpet, Saxophone (Baritone & Alto)
75 Dollar Bill – Wood / Metal / Plastic / Pattern / Rhythm / Rock Read More »
Style: Free Jazz, Creative Music, Liberation Music, Jazz Poetry, Spiritual Jazz
Vibe: Passionate, Rootsy, Poetic, Storytelling, Rebellious, Compassionate, Intertwined, Haunting, Spiritual, Driving, Communal, Triumphant, Sad, Powerful
Themes: Ancestry, History, Feminism, Trauma, Memory, Black Liberation, Identity, Death
Musical Qualities: Suite, Thematic, Graphic Score, Improvisation, Spoken Word, Complex, Group Vocals
Matana Roberts – Coin Coin Chapter Five: In the Garden Read More »
Style: No Wave, Post-Rock, Noise Rock, Avant-Dub
Vibes: Gritty, Angsty, Urban, Messy, Aggressive, Ominous , Chaotic, Anxious, Dark, Groovy, Surreal, Eccentric
Musical Qualities: Noisy, Sampling, Dissonant, Loops, Rhythmic, Dense, Driving, Dub, Heavy
Moonshake – Big Good Angel Read More »
Style: Spiritual Jazz, Progressive Jazz
Vibe: Polyvocal, Communal, Uplifting, Warm, Triumphant, Flowing, Driving, Groovy, Raw, Hypnotic, Reflective, Colorful, Spiritual, Rebellious, Compassionate
Musical Qualities: Collective Improvisation, Thematic, Polyphonic, Dub, Suite, Loose, Rhythmic, Percussive, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Analogue Recording
Instrumentation: Tenor Sax, Electric Guitar, Synthesizers, Electric Bass, Multiple Drummers, Tabla, Upright Bass, Cello, Group Vocals, Piano, Percussion
Alabaster DePlume – Come With Fierce Grace Read More »
Style: Liberation Music, Jazz Poetry, Spiritual Jazz
Vibes: Uplifting, Polyvocal, Intertwined, Triumphant, Meditative, Driving, Spiritual, Rebellious, Political, Warm, Conscious, Poetic, Liberation
Musical Qualities: Collective Improvisation, Polyrhythmic, Acoustic, Polyphonic, Progressive, Thematic, Ostinato
Irreversible Entanglements – Protect Your light Read More »
Style: Glam-Rock, Psychedelic Goth-Pop, Post-Punk
Vibe: Romantic, Otherworldly, Dramatic, Sensual, Moody, Confident, Nocturnal, Longing, Retro, Sleazy, Bittersweet, Woozy, Surreal
Musical Qualities: Lush, Groovy, Sleek, Driving, Catchy, Dense, Sampling, Atmospheric
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
Jimmy Lyons – Alto Saxophone; Lester Bowie – Trumpet; Alan Silva – Upright Bass; Andrew Cyrille – Drums
Style: Free-Bop, Avant-Garde Jazz
Vibe: Warm, Spontaneous, Sunny, Driving, Playful, Intertwined, Autumnal, Passionate, Energetic, Kinetic, Responsive, Exploratory
Musical Qualities: Collective Improvisation, Swing, Polyphonic, Acoustic, Technical
Jimmy Lyons – Other Afternoons Read More »
Style: Zeuhl, Jazz-Rock, Cosmic Opera, Avant-Prog
Vibe: Epic, Theatric, Menacing, Driving, Anxious, Science Fiction, Cosmic, Dramatic, Eccentric, Dark
Instrumentation: Operatic Vocals, Drums, Saxophone, Bass Clarinet, Trumpet, Percussion, Clarinet, Rhodes, Piano, Electric Bass, Flute
Magma II – 1001° centigrades Read More »
“Doomsdayer’s Holiday finds their already-broad palette continually expanding with 70s European film noir and cosmic free jazz explorations complimenting the Middle Eastern psychedelic folk-metal the group is already known for”
Grails – Doomsdayer’s Holiday Read More »
Style: Progressive Jazz, Spiritual Jazz, Afro-Jazz
Vibe: Resolute, Propulsive, Powerful, Cosmic, Earthy, Mystical, Triumphant, Intertwined
Musical Qualities: Polyphonic, Polyrhythmic, Percussive, Instrumental, Technical
Sons of Kemet – African Cosmology Read More »
Style: Trance-Rock, Psych, Jam Band
Vibes: Pastoral, Cinematic, Communal, Rural, Driving, Earthy, Hypnotic, Open, Peaceful, Psychedelic, Contemplative
Musical Qualities: Slow, Dynamic, Instrumental, Repetitive, Jams, Riffs, Fuzzy, Atmospheric
Jarrett Gilgore (alto saxophone); Luke Stewart (upright bass); Ian McColm (drums)
with Dave Ballou (trumpet)
Style: Free Jazz
Moods: Adventurous, Earthy, Driving, Exploratory, Free, Energetic, Abstract, Colorful, Communal, Complex, Determined
Musical Qualities: Collective Improvisation, Ostinato, Polyrhythmic, Dense, Acoustic, Uncommon Time Signatures, Instrumental, Dynamic, Live Recording
Heart of the Ghost – Live at Rhizome Read More »
Styles: Post-Rock, Jazz-Rock, Spaghetti-Western
Moods: Pastoral, Urban, Impressionistic, Western, Hypnotic, Driving, Exploratory
Musical Qualities: Riffs, Thematic Improvisation, Instrumental, Dub
bundy K. Brown / Doug Scharin / James Warden – Directions in Music Read More »
Style: Progressive Sludge Metal
Moods: Aggressive, Epic, Fantasy, Intense, Heavy, Complex, Forest, Energetic, Psychedelic, Driving, Knotty
Musical Qualities: Riffs, Dense, Progressive, Uncommon Time Signatures, Technical, Conceptual
Mastodon – Blood Mountain Read More »
Style: Noise Pop, Dream Pop, Shoegaze
Moods: Bittersweet, Tender, Melancholy, Romantic, Nocturnal, Reflective, Sentimental, Warm, Driving, Hypnotic
Musical Qualities: Dynamic, Catchy, Atmospheric, Noisy, Soft, Fuzzy
Yo La tengo – Extra Painful Read More »
Jeff Tweedy, Jim O’Rourke, Glenn Kotche
Style: Roots Rock, Alt-Country, Art Rock
Moods: Sardonic, Road Trip, Sunny, Warm, Playful, Driving, Humorous, Reflective, Break-up, Energetic, Bittersweet
Loose Fur – Born Again in the USA Read More »
bombastic, deconstructed, driving, energetic, exploratory, innovative, instrumental, loops, mechanical, odd time signatures, psychedelic, repetitive, triumphant, progressive,
Style: Math Rock, Noise Rock, Post-Hardcore
Moods: Aggressive, Driving, Menacing, Angsty, Muscular, Heavy, Angular, Moody, Ominous, Powerful, Focused
Musical Qualities: Riffs, Instrumental, Uncommon Time Signatures, Dissonant, Noisy, Rhythmic, Repetitive
Don Caballero – For Respect Read More »
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: Post-Rock, Avant-Dub, Experimental
Moods: Deconstructed, Urban, Motorik, Mechanical, Dystopian, Political, Moody, Raw
Musical Qualities: Loops, Noisy, Sampling, Repetitive, Atmospheric, Dub, Instrumental, Dynamic
Instrumentation: Drums, Electric Bass, Bass Clarinet, Sampler, Field Recordings, Tapes
Style: Jazz Fission, Abstract Groove, Cosmic Jazz, Free-Fusion
Moods: Cosmic, Propulsive, Exploratory, Adventurous, Spiritual, abstract groove, communal, cosmic, driving, epic, exploratory, improvisation, instrumental, mysterious, rhythmic, thematic, psychedelic,
Musical Qualities: Collective Improvisation, Rhythmic, Ostinato, Dub Fx, Thematic
Eddie Henderson – Inside Out Read More »
Personnel:
Don Cherry – Cornet, Pharaoh Sanders – Tenor Sax, Piccolo; Henry Grimes – Upright Bass; Ed Blackwell – Drums
Style: Free Jazz
Moods: Driving, Energetic, Urban, Communal, Passionate, Playful, Chaotic
Musical Qualities: Polyphonic, Improvisation, Complex, Acoustic, Rhythmic, Dissonant, Extended Technique
Don Cherry – Where is Brooklyn Read More »
Style: Space Rock, Progressive Electronic, Avant-Prog
Moods: Mechanical, Ominous, Futuristic, Martial, Dystopian, Heavy, Cinematic, Cold, Driving, Spacey
Musical Qualities: Repetitive, Dynamic, Progressive, Pulse, Suite, Rhythmic, Instrumental, Odd Time Signatures, Riffs
Rob Mazurek, Dan Bitney, Jeff Parker, John Herndon & Matt Lux
Style: Cyber-Jazz, Future Dub, Jazz Fission, Abstract Groove, Post-Rock
Moods: Futuristic, Playful, Spacey, Driving, Mechanical, Abstract, Groovy, Surreal, Suspenseful
Instrumentation: Cornet, Electric Guitar, Percussion, Electric Bass
Isotope 217° – Utonian_Automatic Read More »
Style: Experimental Rock, Totalism, Math Rock
Influences: Tishoumaren, Krautrock, Free Jazz
Moods: Triumphant, De-Hypnotizing, Propulsive, Knotty, Angular, Kinetic, Energetic, Dancey, Embodied, Tangled, Communist, Chaotic
Musical Qualities: Polyrhythmic, Complex, Dense, Just Intonation, Instrumental, Uncommon Time Signatures, Microtonal, Dissonant, Polyphonic, Technical, Repetitive, Drones
Horse Lords – Comradely Objects Read More »
LP, Constellation Records, 2006 Style: Experimental Rock, Noise Rock, Post-Rock Moods: Motorik, Visceral, Sureal, Playful, Energetic, Driving, Angular Musical Qualities: Rhythmic, Repetitive, Noisy, Dissonant, Dense, Fuzzy Feu Thérèse by Feu Thérèse Reviews: https://www.tinymixtapes.com/music-review/feu-therese-feu-therese https://www.allmusic.com/album/feu-therese-mw0000409509
Style: Space Rock, Prog, Shoegaze
Vibe: Epic, Washy, Ethereal, Adventure, Driving, Energetic, Warm, Spacey, Blissful, Psychedelic
Musical Qualities: Fuzzy, Dense, Progressive, Riffs, Noisy, Uncommon Time Signatures
Kairon; IRSE! – Polysomn Read More »
Style: Desert Rock, Spaghetti Western, Heavy Psych
Vibe: Adventure, Epic, Desert, Triumphant, Western, Cinematic, Focused
Musical Qualities: Fuzzy, Riffs, Atmospheric, Dynamic
Instrumentation: Saxophone, Electric Guitars, Slide Guitar, Bass, Drums, Melodica
Abronia – Obsidian Visions / Shadowed Lands Read More »
Style: Ritual-Psych, Free Rock, Krautrock
Vibe: Witchy, Ritualistic, Fiery, Tribal, Cathartic, Free, Hypnotic, Mysterious, Mystical, Primal, Psychedelic
Musical Qualities: Suite, Repetitive, Live, Collective Improvisation, Lo-fi, Percussive, Growling Vocals
Sunburned Circle – The Blaze Game Read More »
Style: Post-Bop, Progressive Big Band
Vibe: Elegant, Romantic, Nocturnal, Bustling, Passionate, Warm, Complex, Energetic
Musical Qualities: Polyphonic, Progressive, Dense, Technical, Acoustic, Improvisation, Lush, Melodic
Charles Mingus – Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Read More »
Style: Chamber Jazz, Solo Cello
Vibe: Longing, Contemplative, Elegant, Focused, Introspective, Driving, Passionate, Searching
Musical Qualties: Virtuosic, Acoustic, Sparse, Instrumental, Improvisation, Dynamic, Rhythmic, Melodic
Dave Holland – Life Cycle Read More »
Style: Free Improvisation, Noise Rock
Vibe: Cathartic, Hypnotic, Visceral, Ferocious, Aggressive, Spiritual, Intense
Other Qualities: Noisy, Collective Improvisation, Dense, Driving, Loose, Heavy
Instrumentation: Japan Banjo, Drums, Electric Bass
Flower / Corsano / Bejnowski – The Count Visits Read More »
Vibe: Visceral, Driving, Muscular, Hypnotic, Cathartic, Angular
Musical Qualities: Repetitive, Rhythmic, Noisy, Dynamic
Avec le Soleil sortant de sa bouche – Zubberdust! 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: Psych Rock, Prog
Vibe: Adventure, Epic, Mysterious, Fuzzy, Psychedelic, Retro, Energetic, Propulsive
Musical Qualities: Riffs, Dense, Jams, Progressive
Instrumentation: Electric Guitar, Organ, Saxophone, Electric Bass, Drums, Synthesizers, Flute, Tanpura
The Silence – Hark the Silence Read More »
Style: Free Jazz
Vibe: Hypnotic, Ritualistic, Driving, Intertwined, Fire, Mystical, Powerful, Complex
Musical Qualities: Ostinato, Collective Improvisation, Thematic, Uncommon Time Signatures, Acoustic, Repetitive, Polyphonic, Rhythmic
Instrumentation: Alto Saxophone, Cello, Trumpet, Drums, Flute
Julius Hemphill – Dogon A.D. Read More »
Style: Art Rock, Progressive Pop, Post-Punk
Influences: Krautrock, No Wave, Afrobeat, Funk
Vibe: Driving, Muscular, Motorik, Mechanical, Hypnotic, Cathartic, Primal, Epic, Messy
Musical Qualities: Rhythmic, Repetitive, Noisy, Progressive
Avec le Soleil sortant de sa bouche – Pas pire pop [I ? You So Much]?? Read More »
Cecil Taylor – Piano; Jimmy Lyons – Alto Sax; Sam Rivers – Tenor & Soprano Sax; Andrew Cyrille – Drums
Style: Free Jazz
Vibe: Transcendent, Dramatic, Kinetic, Intense, Passionate, Driving, Knotty, Complex, Forceful, Cathartic
Musical Qualities: Collective Improvisation, Dense, Atonal, Polyphonic, Polyrhythmic, Free Swing, Dynamic, Acoustic, Live, Fast
The Great Concert of Cecil Taylor Read More »
Style: Progressive Folk, Avant-Folk
Vibe: Brooding, Visceral, Witchy, Sombre, Forest, Intense, Driving, Passionate, Rebellious
Musical Qualities: Dynamic, Progressive, Experimental Vocals
Instrumentation: Organ, Electric Guitar, Percussion, Vocals
Catherine Ribeiro + Alpes – Ame debout Read More »
Style: Post-Bop, Modal Jazz
Vibe: Mysterious, Driving, Nocturnal, Complex, Anxious, Intertwined, Sensual, Energetic
Musical Qualities: Improvisation, Modal, Acoustic, Instrumental (except B3)
Personnel:
Miles Davis – Trumpet; Herbie Hancock – Piano; Ron Carter; Upright Bass; Tony Williams – Drums; Wayne Shorter – Saxophone
Miles Davis – Sorcerer Read More »
Style: Noise Pop, Neo-Psychedelia, Shoegaze
Vibe: Cryptic, Surreal, Hypnotic, Ethereal, Nocturnal, Anxious, Washy
Musical Qualities: Noisy, Fuzzy, Catchy, Atmospheric, Lo-fi, Reverbed Production, Repetitive
Deerhunter – Cryptograms/Fluorescent Grey EP Read More »
Style: Psychedelic Rock, Post-Rock
Influences: Arabic Folk, Horror Soundtracks, Kosmisch, Library Music, Spaghetti Westerns, Prog, Stoner Rock, American Primitive Guitar, Raga
Vibe: Adventure, Driving, Cinematic, Exploratory, Epic, Ominous, Nocturnal
Musical Qualities: Instrumental, Dynamic, Fuzzy, Riffs, Progressive, Atmospheric
Grails – Burning Off Impurities Read More »
Style: Cyber-Jazz, Avant-Garde Jazz, Future Jazz
Influences: IDM, Afrobeat, Free Jazz
Vibe: Futuristic, Mechanical, Driving, Energetic, Suspenseful, Cinematic, Eclectic, Abstract, Spacey
Musical Methods: Thematic Improvisation, Electro-Acoustic, Polyrhythmic, Percussive, Instrumental, Studio-as-an-Instrument,
Instrumentation: Cornet, Drums, Mbira, Synthesizers, Game Boy, Guitar, Balaphone, Electronics, Bamboo Flute
Chicago Underground Duo – Locus Read More »
Style: Progressive Pop, Space Rock, Synth-Funk, Canterbury Scene
Vibe: Playful, Spacey, Colorful, Anthemic, Groovy
Musical Qualities: Catchy, Progressive, Polished, Riffs, Rhythmic, Technical, Shred
Steve Hillage – Aura Read More »
Style: Trip-Hop, Dub Poetry, Post-Industrial
Vibe: Brooding, Surreal, Mechanical, Feminist, Surreal, Evocative, Muscular, Dreamy, Witchy, Aggressive, Urban, Storytelling, Conversational
Musical Qualities: Spoken Word, Loops, Beats, Dub
Leslie Winer – When I Hit You You’ll Feel It Read More »
Style: Free Jazz
Vibe: Powerful, Energetic, Cosmic, Kinetic, Driving
Musical Qualities: Collective Improvisation, Dynamic, Acoustic, Instrumental
Instrumentation: Upright Bass, Sitar (w/ Electronics), Drums, Saxophone
Luke Stewart & Jarvis Earnshaw Quartet Read More »
Style: Post-Rock, Dance Score, Experimental Rock
Influences: Krautrock, IDM, Industrial, Drone
Vibe: Dystopian, Motorik, Mechanical, Ominous, Paranoid, Gloomy, Cold, Suspenseful
Musical Qualities: Driving, Repetitive, Rhythmic, Atmospheric, Droney
Fly Pan Am – Frontera Read More »
Style: Neoclassical Darkwave, Symphonic Rock, Singer-Songwriter
Moods/Vibe: Cathartic, Brooding, Sombre, Mystical, Epic, Ominous, Motorik, Spiritual, Cinematic, Powerful, Mourning, Funereal
Musical Qualities: Orchestral, Driving, Lush, Dense
Circuit Des Yeux – -io Read More »
Style: Space Rock, Canterbury Scene, Prog, Jazz-Rock
Vibes: Eccentric, Surreal, Playful, Epic, Psychedelic, Theatric, Energetic, Spiritual, Conceptual, Energetic
Musical Qualities: Progressive, Complex, Driving, Technical
Gong – Camembert Electrique Read More »
Style: Space Rock, Folk Rock
Vibe: Desert, Spacey, Western, Moody
Musical Qualities: Riffs, Repetitive, Driving, Atmospheric
Kendra Amalie – Intuition Read More »
Style: Psychedelic Folk, Drone Rock
Vibe: Passionate, Hypnotic, Weary, Cathartic, Rootsy, Sorrowful
Musical Qualities: Repetitive, Driving, Droney, Dynamic
The Body & Big | Brave – Leaving None but Small Birds Read More »
Style: Social Music, Abstract Groove, Psych-Jazz, Free Fusion
Vibe: Adventure, Driving, Groovy, Menacing, Confident, Energetic, Complex, Climactic, Exploratory
Musical Qualities: Collective Improvisation, Dense, Percussive, Polyrhythmic, Thematic, Instrumental, Polyphonic
Miles Davis – Live Evil Read More »
Style: Cosmic Blues, Jazz Fusion, Spiritual Jazz, Abstract Groove
Vibe: Cathartic, Kinetic, Energized, Exploratory, Cosmic, Spiritual, Propulsive
Musical Qualities: Power Trio, Collective Improvisation, Rhythmic, Dynamic, Loose, Instrumental, Ostinato
William Parker – Mayan Space Station Read More »
Style: Noise Pop, Shoegaze, Indie Rock
Vibe: Autumnal, Nocturnal, Intimate, Heartfelt, Bittersweet, Eclectic, Sentimental, Romantic, Raw, Reflective
Musical Qualities: Loose, Melodic, Noisy, Driving, Jammy, Vocal Harmonies
Yo La Tengo – Electr-O-Pura Read More »
Style: Progressive Electronic, IDM, Microhouse
Vibe: Ancient, Tribal, Ritualistic, Pagan, Brooding, Mythic, Cold, Visceral, Mechanical, Hypnotic, Driving, Epic, Focused, Mysterious, Mystical, Patient, Powerful, Suspenseful, Earthy
Musical Qualities: Repetitive, Distorted, Heavy, Rhythmic, Percussive, Loops, Dissonant, Dense, Instrumental, Pulse, Noisy, Progressive, Field Recordings, Sampling
Instrumentation: Bodhrán (Irish Frame Drum), Synthesizers, Drum Machine, Saxophone, Organ, Chanting, Melodeon (Pump Organ), Electric Guitar, Electric Bass, Xylophone, Live Electronics
Holden – The Inheritors Read More »
Style: Post-Rock, Chamber Punk, Experimental Rock
Vibe: Driving, Murky, Cathartic, Ramshackle, Adventurous, Kinetic, Moody, Industrial
Musical Qualities: Percussive, Loops, Rhythmic, Atmospheric, Pulse, Droney, Dynamic
Instrumentation: Viola + Loops, Drums
Hangedup – Kicker in Tow 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: Space Rock, Heavy Psych, Prog
Vibes: Epic, Triumphant, Apocalyptic, Driving, Fuzzy, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Psychedelic, Riffs, Spacey
Hawkwind – Warrior on the Edge of Time Read More »
Style: Post-Bop
Vibe: Joyful, Energized, Driving, Rootsy
Musical Qualities: Melodic, Improvisation, Acoustic, Technical
Anthony Braxton – In the Tradition Read More »
Style: Jazz-Rock, Abstract Groove, Free Fusion
Vibe: Menacing, Driving, Fuzzy, Complex, Adventurous, Energetic
Musical Qualities: Collective Improvisation, Modal, Rhythmic
Instrumentation: Drums, Electric Guitar w/ Fuzz & Fx, Upright Bass
João Lobo – Simorgh Read More »
Style: Krautrock, Electro-Pop, Progressive Electronic
Vibe: Motorik, Mechanical, Anthemic, Futuristic, Sleek, Urban, Warm, Hypnotic, Driving, Bright
Musical Attributes: Melodic, Repetitive, Progressive, Catchy, Polished, Studio-as-an-Instrument
Kraftwerk – Autobahn Read More »
Style: Space Rock, Stoner-Prog, Heavy Psych
Vibe: Rebellious, Heavy, Driving, Spacey, Sci-Fi, Triumphant, Confident, Psychedelic
Musical Qualities: Fuzzy, Riffs, Progressive
Hawkwind – Hall of the Mountain Grill Read More »
Style: Drone, Experimental Rock, Post-Rock??
Vibe: Murky, Meandering, Exploratory, Nocturnal, Mysterious, Psychedelic, Earthy, Nature??
Musical Attributes: Droney, Noisy, Instrumental, Headphone Album
Tarentel – Ghetto Beats on the Surface of the Sun (#1) Read More »
The free-form psychedelia and tribal “group therapy” of Sunburned Hand of the Man are in great hands with producer Kieran Hebden (Four Tet)—his dubs and cuts transform their usually lo-fi, meandering jams into something much more immediate, without losing any of their exploratory and spontaneous energy. Recommended for fans of polyrhythmic Afro-inspired percussion, dubbed out production, communal sound rituals, and dense psychedelia.
Sunburned Hand of the Man – Fire Escape Read More »
Originally released in 1971 on CjR Recorded December, 1970 Superior Viaduct Reissue (2019) Style: Free Funk, Free Jazz, Abstract Groove Vibe: Energetic, Triumphant, Groovy, Confident, Rebellious, Black Pride Musical Attributes: Collective Improvisation, Live, Loose, Raw
Joe McPhee – Nation Time Read More »
Style: Post-Rock, Experimental Rock?Vibe: Exploratory, Hypnotic, Meandering, Murky, Mysterious, Nature, Abstract, Aquatic, Driving, Droney, Psychedelic?Musical Attributes: Instrumental, Repetitive, Atmospheric, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Loops, Innovative, Dynamic
Tarentel – We Move Through Weather Read More »
Style: Minimalism, Tape Music, Chamber Music
Vibe/Themes: Pulsing, Hypnotic, History, Meditative
Musical Attributes: Repetitive, Sampling, Electro-Acoustic, Spoken Word
Steve Reich with Kronos Quartet & Pat Metheny – Different Trains; Electric Counterpoint Read More »
Style: Post-Rock, Space Rock, Kosmische-Influenced
Vibe: Driving, Motorik, Nocturnal, Urban, Focused, Energetic, Futuristic
Mogwai – Hardcore Will Never Die, but You Will. Read More »
Originally released as a cassette on Atlantic Rhythms Records in 2018 Original vinyl pressing (2020), limited to 300 Format: LP Blacks' Myths by Blacks' Myths
Blacks’ Myths – Blacks’ Myths Read More »
Released in 1975 on Milestone Records Compilation featuring tracks recorded between 1960 and 1962 that were originally released on albums such as Ezz-Thetics and Stratusphunk Format: LPx2
George Russell – Outer Thoughts Read More »
Style: Drone-Rock, Experimental Rock
Influences: Dark Ambient, Psych Rock, Kosmische, Noise, Drone-Metal
Vibe: Shadowy, Ominous, Brooding, Dark, Driving, Haunting, Hypnotic, Mysterious, Exploratory, Nocturnal, Hallucinogenic
Musical Attributes: Studio-as-an-instrument, Dissonant, Droney
Ambarchi / O’Malley / Dunn – Shade Themes from Kairos Read More »
Originally released in 1997 on Thrill Jockey Records 2012 Reissue on translucent red vinyl Format: LP
Trans Am – Surrender to the Night Read More »
Originally released in 1996 on Thrill Jockey Records 2017 Reissue on clear vinyl Format:: LP
Trans Am – Trans Am Read More »
Released in 2017 on ATO Records Format: LP, Vomit splatter vinyl
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard – Murder of the Universe Read More »
LPx2, 45rpm, Relapse Records Style: Space Rock, Progressive Electronic Vibe: Sci-Fi, Driving, Futuristic, Spacey, Motorik, Focused, Muscular, Cinematic, Ominous Musical Qualities: Rhythmic, Instrumental, Repetitive, Odd Time Signatures, Technical, Dynamic Instrumentation: Analogue Synthesizers, Drums, Electric Bass
Zombi – Shape Shift Read More »
Released in 2003 on Drag City Recorded in 2000 Format: LP
Loose Fur – Loose Fur Read More »
Released in 1976 on Virgin Records Format: LP
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Released in 2013 on ATP Recordings Format: LPx2
Fuck Buttons – Slow Focus Read More »
Released in 201 on Young Turks Format: LP, die cut cover Recommended Tracks A2 – Red Lights (Spacey, Funky, Energetic Grooves ) B1 – Sht Mtn (Spacey, Driving)
Released in 1977 on Sky Records Original German Pressing Format: LP
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This hypnotic, noisy, and improvisatory live album from Australian experimenter, collaborator, and improviser Oren Ambarchi features two separate performances of his epic composition “Knots”. (Click for full review)
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Released in 1961 on Impulse Records Og Stereo RVG pressing in Mono Jacket Format: LP
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Originally released in 2009 on Relapse Records 2013 Pressing Format: LPx2
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Originally released in 1993 on Duophonic Records This pressing was released in 2012 on 1972 Records Format: LPx2
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Released in 1996 on Happy Go Lucky Format: 12″ EP
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Fuzzy riffs, driving rhythms, and spacey synths tear through the speakers like a blistering comet through the solar system.
For fans of Black Sabbath, Neu!, Jethro Tull
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