“@”
John Zorn · 2013
55 min · 7 tracks · avant-garde jazz
An adventurous blend of avant-garde jazz textures and spontaneous compositions that challenge conventional structures.
Top tracks — play these first
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6th Floor Walk Up, Waiting Start here — This sprawling track serves as a perfect opener, encapsulating the album's complex structures and emotional depth through its evolving themes and textures.
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Jazz Laundromat — Clocking in at just under five minutes, this piece exemplifies Zorn's knack for brevity and sharp wit, contrasting playful rhythms with intricate melodic lines.
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For Derek and Evan — A poignant tribute, this track demonstrates Zorn's ability to convey personal narratives through abstract soundscapes while maintaining a sense of intimacy.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases intricate compositions and improvisational interplay, marking it as a significant work in avant-garde jazz.
What we noticed
- Improvisation plays a central role, with musicians responding to each other in real-time rather than adhering to a strict arrangement.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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9/10
- 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
- steady pacing invites deep listening
- kaleidoscopic textures for exploration
- intricate improvisation rewards attention
- thoughtful soundscapes for reflection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Reflects Zorn's intricate compositions and improvisational spirit at a high point in his career.
- Career context
- By the time @ was released in 2013, John Zorn had established himself as a leading figure in avant-garde music, with over three decades of innovative work. This album followed his prolific output in the early 2010s, showcasing his ability to blend diverse influences and push artistic boundaries while continuing to explore new collaborative avenues.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mike Patton· The Thing· Merzbow
Tracklist
- 1 6th Floor Walk Up, Waiting Start here 12:25
- 2 Jazz Laundromat 4:58
- 3 Dawn Escape 9:39
- 4 Her Sheets 4:19
- 5 Soiled, Luscious 6:12
- 6 Strange Neighbor 9:45
- 7 For Derek and Evan 7:54
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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