Released 20 years ago
20th Anniversary
The Rippingtons · 2006
50 min · 11 tracks · jazz
Smooth jazz melodies intertwine with vibrant rhythms, celebrating two decades of The Rippingtons' innovative soundscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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City of Angels — Opening the album, this track encapsulates the essence of The Rippingtons' sound with its lush arrangements and inviting melodies, setting a celebratory tone.
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Celebrate — The title speaks to the album's theme and features dynamic instrumentation that exemplifies the band’s energy and creativity over their career.
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A Kiss Under the Moonlight — This romantic piece showcases intricate guitar work and smooth saxophone lines, representing a quintessential Rippingtons’ ballad that resonates deeply with listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases solid compositions and skilled performances but remains conventional within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of smooth jazz instrumentation, with guitar and saxophone often taking lead melodies.
- Tracks like 'City of Angels' and 'Celebrate' employ syncopated rhythms that create a lively, upbeat atmosphere.
- Several tracks incorporate extended solos, allowing musicians to showcase their improvisational skills within the structured compositions.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- celebratory vibes for gatherings
- smooth melodies for relaxation
- reflective moments of joy
- easygoing background for conversations
- sunny afternoon listening experience
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of intense dynamics
- prefer fast-paced excitement
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2006, '20th Anniversary' marks a significant milestone for The Rippingtons as it celebrates their two decades in the music industry. At this point in their career, they had established themselves as pioneers of contemporary jazz, creating a distinctive blend of smooth jazz and fusion that has influenced many artists in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Spyro Gyra· Chick Corea Elektric Band· Dave Koz
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 City of Angels 5:05
- 2 Celebrate 4:43
- 3 Costa Del Sol 4:19
- 4 Bingo Jingo 4:42
- 5 Eternity 4:26
- 6 Six Four 4:02
- 7 Rainbow 4:29
- 8 Twenty 3:56
- 9 Anything 4:26
- 10 A Kiss Under the Moonlight 4:08
- 11 A 20th Anniversary Bonus 5:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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