1000 Hands: Chapter One
Jon Anderson · 2019
50 min · 11 tracks · progressive rock
A vibrant tapestry of world music influences woven with Anderson's ethereal vocals and progressive rock sensibilities.
Top tracks — play these first
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Ramalama — This track encapsulates the album's eclectic spirit, blending infectious rhythms with uplifting melodies that showcase Anderson's signature vocal delivery and lyrical optimism.
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First Born Leaders — With its thoughtful commentary on leadership and responsibility, this track serves as a poignant reflection of societal challenges, enhanced by intricate musical arrangements.
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1,000 Hands (Come Up) — The title track embodies the album's thematic essence, merging spiritual imagery with dynamic instrumentation that invites listeners into Anderson's vision of unity and collaboration.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases Anderson's vocal style and progressive influences but lacks strong cohesion in its sequencing.
What we noticed
- Anderson's vocals are layered with harmonies and often accompanied by diverse instrumentation, including strings and world music elements.
- The track 'Now Variations' serves as an interlude, creating a reflective pause before the album resumes its thematic exploration.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- uplifting melodies for introspection
- dynamic journey with resolution
- wave-like pacing encourages reflection
- short bursts of vibrant energy
Maybe skip if you
- seeking straightforward, instant gratification
- dislike lengthy exploratory pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2019, 1000 Hands: Chapter One marks Jon Anderson's first solo album in over a decade, following his departure from Yes. This album showcases Anderson's ongoing evolution as an artist while embracing collaborations that span various genres, reflecting his commitment to creativity and innovation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Steve Hackett· Rick Wakeman· Camel
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Now 1:13
- 2 Ramalama 3:48
- 3 First Born Leaders 5:21
- 4 Activate 8:52
- 5 Makes Me Happy 3:49
- 6 Now Variations 1:03
- 7 I Found Myself 5:05
- 8 Twice in a Lifetime 5:05
- 9 WDMCF 4:10
- 10 1,000 Hands (Come Up) 8:25
- 11 Now and Again 3:40
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