Broken Social Scene – Broken Social Scene
Style: Noise Pop, Chamber Pop, Indie Rock
Vibe: Passionate, Triumphant, Uplifting, Communal, Driving, Energetic, Messy, Chaotic, Anthemic
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Style: Modern Soul, Art Pop
Vibe: Reflective, Lush, Mellow, Confident, Groovy, Introspective, Summer, Warm
Musical Attributes: Melodic, Soft, Suite, Vignettes, Polished, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Beats
Solange – When I Get Home Read More »
Released in 1971 on Atlantic Records Format: LP Style: Progressive Rock Vibe: Triumphant, Epic, Complex, Energetic, Warm, Lush Musical Attributes: Progressive, Polyphonic, Melodic, Odd Time Signatures, Technical
The Common Task is an incessant barrage of jolting polyrhythms that simultaneously hypnotize and disorient.
Style: Experimental Rock, Math Rock, Post-Rock, Totalism
Vibe: Hypnotic, Surreal, Triumphant, Complex, Political
Musical Attributes: Microtonal, Polyrhythmic, Repetitive, Odd Time Signatures, Saharan Africa-Influenced, Technical, Instrumental
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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: Soul, Art Pop
Vibe: Confident, Heartfelt, Introspective, Colorful, Triumphant, Uplifting, Urban, Loner
Lyrical Themes: Conscious, Poetic, Political, Personal, Black Pride, Love, Feminist
Musical Attributes: Groovy, Lush, Headphone Album, Polished, Catchy, Technical
Jamila Woods – Heavn Read More »
Style: Spiritual Jazz, Free Jazz
Vibe: Passionate, Spiritual, Exploratory, Triumphant,
Musical Attributes: Complex, Modal, Thematic, Acoustic, Live, Improvisation, Dynamic, Instrumental
John Coltrane – Live at the Village Vanguard Again! Read More »
Style: Psychedelic Funk
Vibe: Triumphant, Energetic, Anthemic, Communal, Rebellious, Groovy, Sunny, Psychedelic, Powerful, Confident, Eclectic, Complex
Sly & the Family Stone – There’s a Riot Goin’ On Read More »
Style: Soul, Jazz-Funk, Singer-Songwriter
Vibe: Conscious, Groovy, Lush, Lyrical, Passionate, Philosophical, Political, Sunny, Triumphant, Uplifting, Urban, Accessible, Bittersweet, Catchy, Confident
Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson – Bridges Read More »
Style: Spiritual Jazz, Free Jazz
Vibe: Communal, Earthy, Energetic, Hypnotic, Intense, Loose, Mystical, Passionate, Spiritual, Tribal, Uplifting, Warm, Dance
Musical Attributes: Acoustic, Complex, Collective Improvisation, Percussive, Dense, Thematic, Suite
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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.
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Originally released in 1971 on CjR Records Superior Viaduct reissue (2019) Format: LP
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Released in 2016 on Polyvinyl Records Format: LP, translucent purple vinyl
Deerhoof – The Magic Read More »
Released in 2017 on Pro Era Recordings Format: LPx2
Joey Bada$$ – All-Amerikkkan Bada$$ Read More »
Released in 2011 on Constellation Records Format: 10″x2
Matana Roberts – Coin Coin Chapter 1: Gens de Couleur Libres Read More »
Style: Noise Pop, Chamber-Rock
Vibe: Warm, Communal, Uplifting, Anthemic, Triumphant, Energetic, Passionate
Musical Attributes: Melodic, Dense, Lush
Broken Social Scene – Hug of Thunder Read More »
Released in 1983 on Columbia Records Format: LP
James Blood Ulmer – Odyssey Read More »
Released in 2019 on International Anthem Recording Co. Format: LP
jaimie branch – Fly or Die II: Bird Dogs of Paradise Read More »
Released in 2010 on Constellation Records Format: 10″x2
Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra – Kollaps Tradixionales Read More »
Released in 2010 on Asthmatic Kitty Records Format: LPx2 Artwork by Prophet Royal Robertson
Sufjan Stevens – The Age of Adz Read More »
Released in 2012 on Constellation Records Format: LP + 7″
Godspeed You! Black Emperor – ‘Allelujah! Don’t Bend, Ascend Read More »
Released in 2000 on Constellation Records Format: LPx2
Godspeed You! Black Emperor – Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennae to Heaven Read More »
Released in 1977 on Sky Records Original German Pressing Format: LP
Michael Rother – Flammende Herzen Read More »
Released in 1974 on Blue Note Records Recorded September 10th, 1970 at Van Gelder Recording Studio Format: LP
McCoy Tyner – Asante 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 1972 on Blue Note Records Format: LP
McCoy Tyner – Extensions Read More »
Style: Psychedelic Pop, Neo-Psychedelia
Moods: Surreal, Science Fiction, Epic, Bittersweet, Triumphant, Sentimental, Playful, Apocalyptic, Warm, Melancholy, Existential, Anthemic
Musical Qualities: Catchy, Lush, Melodic, Polished
The Flaming Lips – Soft Bulletin Read More »
Released in 2014 on Southern Lord Recordings Format: LP
Sunn O))) & Ulver – Terrestrials Read More »
Released in 2001 on Thrill Jockey Records Format: LP
Tortoise – Standards Read More »
Released in 1970 on Curtom Records (distributed by Buddha Records) Format: LP
Curtis Mayfield – Curtis Read More »
Released in 2014 on Innovative Leisure Format: LPx2
Badbadnotgood – III Read More »
“Side A is cut at 45rpm and features “Moya”, a broiling cascade of upward scales that repeatedly explodes beyond its own threshold. “BBF3” on Side B clocks in at 18 minutes, and was the band’s most lyrical, multi-movement music to date — more elaborated melodic figures wind around an angry spoken-word field recording (infamously culminating in the recital of the speaker’s poem — verses lifted straight from Iron Maiden)”
Godspeed You Black Emperor! – Slow Riot For New Zero Kanada EP Read More »
Groovy soul instrumentals decorated with sweeping orchestral arrangements, jazz soloing, and psychedelic guitars, all inspired by William Blake’s writings.
David Axelrod – Songs of Innocence Read More »
Godspeed’s last album before their 10 year hiatus was produced by the legendary Steve Albini, resulting in what might be their heaviest and most direct album to date. Coming off the heels of September 11th, Yanqui U.X.O. seems to be a reaction against the ramped up military-industrial complex and its promotion of fear and xenophobia, as well as protesting Israel’s treatment of Palestinians. The back cover even goes as far as connecting each major record label to some type of weapons manufacturer.
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