Medeski, Martin & Wood - End Of The World Party (Just In Case) (2004)

From some fellow on rateyourmusic.com:

"End of the World Party (Just in Case) might just prove to be MMW's best studio effort to date.

The first three tracks have a vibe/mood to them that succinctly matches the title of the album: dark, eery, spooky, and ominous, all fueled by exceptional use of Medeski's mellotron and synthesizers. The remaining songs offer more variety, from a latinesque and jazzy "Mami Gato" to a middle eastern tinged "Bloody Oil" powered by some deep bass work by Chris Wood to the soulful "New Planet" or "Queen Bee", which reminds me of the soundtrack to a 70's detective television show. MMW's cohort in musical exploration, guitar virtuoso Marc Ribot, adds flavor and texture to the album on a few tracks, as do Steven Bernstein and Briggan Krauss on horn, while the production was led by John King of the Dust Brothers.

This album is an absolute must have for MMW fans and lovers of creative music. All three are at the top of their masterful game. Beware this album will be hard to remove from your cd player!"



1. Medeski, Martin & Wood - Anonymous Skulls (4:24)
2. Medeski, Martin & Wood - End Of The World Party (5:10)
3. Medeski, Martin & Wood - Reflector (4:11)
4. Medeski, Martin & Wood - Bloody Oil (4:42)
5. Medeski, Martin & Wood - New Planet (4:07)
6. Medeski, Martin & Wood - Mami Gato (4:09)
7. Medeski, Martin & Wood - Shine It (4:59)
8. Medeski, Martin & Wood - Curtis (4:38)
9. Medeski, Martin & Wood - Ice (4:33)
10. Medeski, Martin & Wood - Sasa (4:16)
11. Medeski, Martin & Wood - Midnight Poppies/Crooked Birds (3:45)
12. Medeski, Martin & Wood - Queen Bee (4:57)

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Van Morrison - Moondance (1970)

Deeply spiritual. Morrison explores themes of renewal and redemption. Light, soulful, and jazzy, Moondance opens with the sweetly nostalgic "And It Stoned Me," the song's pastoral imagery establishing the dominant lyrical motif recurring throughout the album — virtually every track exults in natural wonder, whether it's the nocturnal magic celebrated by the title cut or the unlimited promise offered in "Brand New Day." At the heart of the record is "Caravan," an incantatory ode to the power of radio; equally stirring is the majestic "Into the Mystic," a song of such elemental beauty and grace as to stand as arguably the quintessential Morrison moment.

Side one

1. "And It Stoned Me" – 4:30
2. "Moondance" – 4:35
3. "Crazy Love" – 2:34
4. "Caravan" – 4:57
5. "Into the Mystic" – 3:25

Side two

1. "Come Running" – 2:30
2. "These Dreams of You" – 3:50
3. "Brand New Day" – 5:09
4. "Everyone" – 3:31
5. "Glad Tidings – 3:13

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Cannonball Adderley - Somethin' Else (1958)

THIS IS A JAZZ ALBUM. A JAZZ ONE, YOU HEAR? THEN DON'T COME COMPLAINING TO ME LIKE A CERTAIN PERSON WHO HAS SENT ME A CERTAIN EMAIL LAST NIGHT:

"hey dudeess... i dawnloaded a record from yer blog and it was all like jazz and stuff!!! waddafuk, are you gay or sumthin?? lol fags"

Ok. Bearing that in mind, let's move on.
From allmusic.com:

"When alto saxophonist Cannonball Adderley culled together this quartet, he grabbed three champions from seemingly disparate schools to complement his flinty solos: Miles Davis, the king of cool; Art Blakey, the thundering force of hard bop; Hank Jones, a veteran of swing; and Sam Jones, a versatile bassist adaptable to nearly any setting. The results are one of Blue Note's most beloved albums. The midtempo title track provides the centerpiece of this classic as Adderley echoes Miles's swaggering melody before both unravel wonderful solos. A must-have Blue Note album. --John Murph"

1 - Autumn Leaves
2 - Love For Sale
3 - Somethin' Else
4 - One for Daddy'o
5 - Dancing in The Dark
6 - Alison's Uncle

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I have in mind this is a JAZZ album. Acknowledging that fact I still want to hear it.

Charles Mingus - The Black Saint and The Sinner Lady (1963)

"This 1963 recording occupies a special place in Mingus's work, his most brilliantly realized extended composition. The six-part suite is a broad canvas for the bassist's tumultuous passions, ranging from islands of serenity for solo guitar and piano to waves of contrapuntal conflict and accelerating rhythms that pull the listener into the musical psychodrama. This is one of the greatest works in jazz composition, and it's remarkable that Mingus dredged this much emotional power from a group of just 11 musicians." --Stuart Broomer

1. "Track A — Solo Dancer" –6:20
   Stop! Look! and Listen, Sinner Jim Whitney!
2. "Track B — Duet Solo Dancers" –6:25
   Hearts' Beat and Shades in Physical Embraces
3. "Track C — Group Dancers" –7:00
   (Soul Fusion) Freewoman and Oh, This Freedom's Slave Cries
4. "Medley: Mode D-Trio and Group Dancers/Mode E- Single solos and Group Dance/ModeF-Group and Solo Dancer"

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