Angels and Demons at Play
Sun Ra · 1960
23 min · 8 tracks · jazz fusion · swing · free jazz
A cosmic journey through avant-garde soundscapes that blend improvisation with surreal lyrical imagery.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short exploratory sonic adventure
- surreal imagery for focused listening
- front-loaded energy and intrigue
- playful experimentation with sound
- cosmic vibes for curious minds
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer traditional song structures
- seek longer, cohesive albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1960, 'Angels and Demons at Play' marks Sun Ra's emergence as a pioneering force in avant-garde jazz. This album followed his earlier work 'Jazz in Silhouette', showcasing his eclectic style and innovative approach to composition. At this point, Sun Ra was beginning to cultivate his unique persona and philosophy, which would inform his future endeavors in music and performance.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ornette Coleman· Pharoah Sanders· Albert Ayler
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tiny Pyramids 3:36
- 2 Between Two Worlds 1:56
- 3 Music From the World Tomorrow 2:20
- 4 Angels and Demons at Play 2:56
- 5 Urnack 3:45
- 6 Medicine for a Nightmare 2:15
- 7 A Call for All Demons 4:12
- 8 Demon's Lullaby 2:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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