Top tracks — play these first
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Optical — This track exemplifies the album's experimental nature, combining complex time signatures with an engaging melodic structure that challenges traditional jazz forms.
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Garden Frequency — The piece stands out for its layered textures and rhythmic intricacies, showcasing Black's skill in creating immersive sound environments.
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Luxuriate — With its sprawling length and rich instrumentation, this track captures the essence of the album's avant-garde spirit, inviting listeners into a deep sonic exploration.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intricate rhythms that invite exploration
- expansive soundscapes for deep focus
- short tracks for varied engagement
- cathartic moments of sonic release
- dynamic pacing that surprises
Maybe skip if you
- seeking straightforward, catchy tunes
- prefer predictable song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2000, AlasNoAxis was Jim Black's first album after his acclaimed work with the band Human Feel. At this point, Black was solidifying his reputation as a key figure in the avant-garde jazz scene, following successful collaborations and establishing a unique sound that mingles jazz with rock influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Hollenbeck· Tim Berne· Nils Frahm
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 M M 2:38
- 2 Optical 5:04
- 3 Maybe 4:09
- 4 Ambacharm 6:31
- 5 Garden Frequency 3:09
- 6 Poet Staggered 1:11
- 7 Backfloatpedal 2:46
- 8 Icon 5:59
- 9 Luxuriate 6:52
- 10 Boombye 5:26
- 11 Auk and Dromedary 5:58
- 12 Trace 3:15
- 13 Nion 4:17
- 14 Melize 6:54
- 15 Angels and Artiface 8:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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