Blackjazz
Shining · 2010
57 min · 9 tracks · progressive rock
An aggressive fusion of black metal, jazz improvisation, and electronic beats creates a chaotic yet exhilarating soundscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Madness and the Damage Done — This track encapsulates the album's chaotic energy, juxtaposing frenetic rhythms with haunting melodies that reflect its thematic depth.
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Blackjazz Deathtrance — As the title track, it embodies the essence of the album’s exploration of darkness through intricate arrangements and relentless intensity.
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21st Century Schizoid Man — The cover reinterprets a classic with a fresh perspective, infusing it with Shining's unique blend of aggression and complexity while paying homage to its origins.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's aggressive fusion of genres and innovative arrangements create a distinctive sound, though its cohesion is somewhat uneven.
What we noticed
- The cover of '21st Century Schizoid Man' features a reinterpretation that incorporates electronic elements and extreme dynamics, differing significantly from the original.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- wave-like pacing experiences
- intense focus and engagement
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on February 2, 2010, Blackjazz is Shining's fourth studio album and marks their transition into a heavier sound that blends jazz with extreme metal elements. Following the relative success of their previous album, In the Kingdom of Kitsch You Will Be a Monster, this record showcases the band's artistic evolution and ambition to redefine genre boundaries.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Magma· King Crimson· The Mars Volta
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Madness and the Damage Done 5:20
- 2 Fisheye 5:07
- 3 Exit Sun 8:35
- 4 Exit Sun 0:57
- 5 HEALTER SKELTER 5:35
- 6 The Madness and the Damage Done 3:23
- 7 Blackjazz Deathtrance 10:51
- 8 Omen 8:45
- 9 21st Century Schizoid Man 8:41
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