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.
Why this album works
'Blackjazz' received critical acclaim for its innovative blend of genres, gaining attention in both the jazz and metal communities. The album's unique sound led to significant recognition, including features in prominent publications such as Pitchfork and Metal Hammer, which praised its audacity and complexity. It played a key role in influencing a wave of experimental music within both scenes.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing experiences
- 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
- Jazzanova· Nikolai Noskov· Gotan Project
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Madness and the Damage Done Standout 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 Standout 3:23
- 7 Blackjazz Deathtrance Standout 10:51
- 8 Omen 8:45
- 9 21st Century Schizoid Man Standout 8:41
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