Style: Soul, Jazz-Funk, Singer-Songwriter
Vibe: Conscious, Groovy, Lush, Lyrical, Passionate, Philosophical, Political, Sunny, Triumphant, Uplifting, Urban, Accessible, Bittersweet, Catchy, Confident
Tag: Horns
Stereolab – Cobra and Phases Group Play Voltage in the Milky Night
Style: Progressive Pop, Space Age Pop
Influences: Kosmische Musik, Bossa Nova, French Pop, Lounge
Vibe: Spacey, Lush, Retro-Futuristic, Catchy, Groovy, Motorik, Nocturnal, Uplifting
Musical Attributes: Melodic, Headphone Album, Odd Time Signatures, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Progressive, Lyrical
Lyrics: Philosophical, Political, Communist, Bi-Lingual (English and French)
Instrumentation: Synthesizers, Vibraphone, Drums, Electric Bass, Electric Guitar, Vocals, Brass, Strings, Keys (Organ, Clavinet, Harpsichord, Wurlitzer)
John Coltrane – Africa / Brass
Released in 1961 on Impulse! Records Red Ring 70s Reissue Format: LP Style: Modal Jazz, Post-Bop Musical Attributes: Polyrhythmic, Acoustic, Melodic, … More
Matana Roberts – Coin Coin Chapter 1: Gens de Couleur Libres
Released in 2011 on Constellation Records Format: 10″x2
Jaga Jazzist – Starfire
Released in 2015 on Ninja Tune Format: LP
Arthur Verocai – Arthur Verocai
Originally Released in 1972 2017 Mr. Bongo Reissue
Cecil Taylor – Unit Structures
Album Information: Originally released in 1966 on Blue Note Records Recorded May 19, 1966 1973 Reissue Format: LP Personnel: Cecil … More
David Sylvian – Secrets of the Beehive
Released in 1987 on Virgin Records Format: LP
Archie Shepp – Mama Too Tight
Released in 1967 on Impulse! Records Recorded August 19, 1966 Format: LP
Gato Barbieri – The Third World
Released in 1970 on Flying Dutchman Records Recorded November 24-25, 1969 Format: LP
Yo La Tengo – Fade [Deluxe Edition]
Released in 2013 on Matador Records Format: LP + 7″ The bonus 7″ features covers of Todd Rundgren’s “I Saw … More
Curtis Mayfield – Superfly (Original Soundtrack)
Released in 1972 on Curtom/Buddha Records Format: LP
Digable Planets – Blowout Comb
Originally released in 1994 2013 Light In the Attic Reissue Format: LPx2
Mingus – The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady
Originally released in 1963 on Impulse! Records 1974 reissue, blue/green label Format: LP
Sufjan Stevens – Illinois
Released in 2005 on Asthmatic Kitty Records Format: LPx2 Listen: Purchase: https://asthmatickitty.com/merch/illinois/
The Sea & Cake – Oui
Released in 2000 on Thrill Jockey Records Format: LP
Pharoah Sanders – Black Unity
Released in 1971 on Impulse Records Format: LP
Art Blakey – !!!!!Impulse!!!!! Art Blakey !!!!! Jazz Messengers !!!!!
Released in 1961 on Impulse Records Og Stereo RVG pressing in Mono Jacket Format: LP
Curtis Mayfield – Curtis
Released in 1970 on Curtom Records (distributed by Buddha Records) Format: LP
King Crimson – In the Wake of Poseidon
Released in 1970 on Atlantic Records Format: LP
Brian Blade & The Fellowship Band – Landmarks
Progressive Cool Jazz with thematic structural development, and ECM-Style reverbed production. Recommended track: Ark La Tex
Sufjan Stevens – Michigan
Released in 2003 on Asthmatic Kitty Records Format: LPx2
Love – Forever Changes
Originally released in 1967 on Elektra 2012 Rhino Pressing, cut from original analogue masters Format: LP
David Grubbs – The Thicket
On experimental musician/author/professor David Grubb’s first album as singer-songwriter, he synthesizes technical bluegrass banjo and fingerstyle acoustic guitar playing with imaginative arrangements, abrupt stylistic shifts, philosophical questioning lyrics, improvisation, drones, and an eclectic cast of musicians, including drummer John McEntire (Tortoise, The Sea and Cake), bassist Josh Abrams (Natural Information Society), and drone violinist Tony Conrad.
Richard Dawson – Peasant
Released in 2017 on Domino Records Format: LPx2
Do Make Say Think – Winter Hymn Country Hymn Secret Hymn
Released in 2004 on Constellation Records Format: LPx2, Side D is blank
