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darkshade
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Posted: 08 Mar 2013 at 12:27pm |
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The ELP of jazz.
No, not really. I've been really diggin' them lately, and I realized there was no thread for them here. So how does everyone feel about them? I think they're awesome, but for me, took some time to really get acquainted with a lot of their music. I think my first exposure to them was through John Scofield's "A Go-Go" album when I got the album in 2005. I've since then heard some of their albums, but was never really into it enough to go back often. When the Radiolarians albums came out, I got the first one and the third one when they came out, as I heard the tours from before the albums were recorded, and I was intrigued. I liked the albums, but I never explored their discography further. I recently bought 3 MMW albums at my local shop, used in perfect condition, and cheap, "Shack-Man", "Tonic", and "Friday Afternoon in the Universe", and now I can't stop listening to them. I'm thinking of picking up Out Louder next, as that's the Medeski, Scofield, Martin & Wood lineup. I also heard the live album that came out last year with MSMW is even better. I also know "Uninvisible" is a good one so I'll also probably get that one next. Anyone know other good ones to check out? |
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I've never heard anything particularly bad by them, the new one is good, they keep getting stronger and more confident.
I've always liked their funky cuts, they can get seriously funky when they want to.
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I like The Stone Issue Four and Free Magic
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I think the problem with a lot of the fusion music is that it's extremely predictable, it's a rock rhythm and the solos all play the same stuff and they play it over and over again ...
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The Stone Issue is probably the best one from them I ever heard - but it's a bit different from their usual sound
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darkshade
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Are you referring to Free Magic? Yea, they get real funky on Shack Man. |
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I'm not sure on some of the titles, but I do recall that their new live album with Schoefield was better than their previous work with him. They sound more like a team now.
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darkshade
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^ I heard that one was hot fire, and yea, better than the studio album from 2006, which was good too, though I prefer Scofeld's "A Go-Go". Will have to check out the live album, I love Scofield.
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I quite like them. Wonderful modern jazz. I'll admit, Out There kinda falls flat for me (probably my least favorite of the ones I know) which is weird, as I like guitars in my jazz.
Uninvisible is probably my favorite. Friday Afternoon In The Universe is also great. I also highly enjoy Notes From The Underground, Combustication, and the Radiolarians' series. Farmer's Reserve is also great, but much more experiemental and less overtly jazzy.
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darkshade
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I gave Friday Afternoon In The Universe a first listen yesterday, nice and funky. Definitely got to return to that one. I don't think I've heard a MMW album I didn't like (so far).
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darkshade
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How do you feel about Shack-Man? I've always been aware of it, having listened to it here and there over the years, but lately I've been really diggin' it. |
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The ELP of jazz, I like that. Oddly enough I've been cycling back in time for my collection and I just drew Uninvisible. Cool album that has a cameo by Atlanta area mad man, Bruce Hampton. I've only got a couple of titles, that one and End Of The World Party. With these guys the word groovy comes to mind.
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Cannonball With Hat
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I'll admit that Shack Man was one of the last ones I got, and thus, less time that I've been exposed to it. Having said that, it's pretty good, but I wouldn't put it in the great category. I prefer the weirder recordings overall and this sits on the safer side overall to my ears. |
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darkshade
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What would you recommend for me to get next? Here's the albums I have: Friday Afternoon In The Universe Shack-Man Tonic Radiolarians I Radiolarians III |
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Cannonball With Hat
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Didn't see this til now...sorry. Might as get Radiolarians II to complete the trio. Notes From The Underground is very good, but more jazz (not funk) and I believe it's all (or mostly) acoustic. Combustication and The Dropper somewhat fit together with Shack-Man. And my favorite is Uninvisible, so I can't not recommend that. So quick list: The Dropper Uniinvisible Combustication Notes From The Underground Radiolarians II |
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Since my last post in this thread, I did wind up getting Uninvisible, and it may also be my favorite of theirs so far. I love the hip-hop influence in their beats, and the late-night vibe to the whole thing. I also got the MSM&W live album that came out last year, that's a really good album. Still need the studio counterpart. Radiolarians II will probably be next on the list. |
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I've had that live album for over a year and have still yet to listen to it.
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DO IT
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I will. I will.
After a majority of my newest Christmas haul.
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