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Blackjazz

Shining · 2010

57 min · 9 tracks · progressive rock · jazz house

A frenetic fusion of black metal, jazz, and industrial noise, redefining genre boundaries with relentless intensity.

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' marked Shining's bold departure from their earlier jazz roots into a more aggressive sound. This album came after their previous work, 'Grindstone' (2007), showcasing the band's artistic reinvention as they embraced darker themes and heavier instrumentation. By this point, they were already known in the avant-garde metal scene but sought to push their creative limits further.
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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