Attica Blues
Archie Shepp · 1972
37 min · 10 tracks · post-bop
A fusion of jazz and political commentary, blending hard-hitting rhythms with poignant melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- short immersive listening sessions
- reflective and contemplative moods
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1972, Archie Shepp was transitioning from avant-garde jazz to a more accessible sound while maintaining his politically charged themes. 'Attica Blues' followed the critically acclaimed 'Live in San Francisco' and marked a significant moment in his career as he sought to address social issues through music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Albert Ayler· Pharoah Sanders· Ornette Coleman
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Attica Blues 4:47
- 2 Invocation: Attica Blues 0:19
- 3 Steam, Part 1 5:07
- 4 Invocation to Mr. Parker 3:16
- 5 Steam, Part 2 5:10
- 6 Blues for Brother George Jackson 4:00
- 7 Invocation: Ballad for a Child 0:29
- 8 Ballad for a Child 3:36
- 9 Good Bye Sweet Pops 4:22
- 10 Quiet Dawn 6:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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