Top tracks — play these first
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Callithump — The title track encapsulates the album's playful spirit, merging intricate melodies with lively rhythms that invite spontaneous interpretation.
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Sepharad — This piece stands out for its emotive depth, weaving together rich harmonies that reflect Caine's exploration of cultural themes.
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Everything Is Bullshit — This track employs sharp social commentary through its lyrical content, combined with a dynamic arrangement that showcases Caine's improvisational prowess.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album blends jazz with folk influences through inventive compositions and varied instrumentation.
What we noticed
- The album features intricate arrangements where each track showcases a different instrumentation, often shifting from piano-led sections to string and brass interludes.
- The final track employs a gradual decrescendo, allowing the music to fade out gently, contrasting with the more energetic pieces earlier in the album.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- playful and introspective sonic exploration
- short bursts of vibrant energy
- engaging improvisational moments throughout
- thoughtful reflections on urban life
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, predictable structures
- want high-energy dance tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Callithump' was released in 2014, Uri Caine had established himself as a versatile musician, known for blending jazz with classical and folk elements. This album followed his previous critically acclaimed works and showcased his continued evolution as an artist, drawing on diverse influences and innovative arrangements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Brad Mehldau· Chick Corea· Herbie Hancock
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Callithump 3:35
- 2 Sepharad 7:02
- 3 Map of the Heart 4:30
- 4 Greasy 4:25
- 5 Chanson de Johnson 3:27
- 6 Bow Bridge 4:12
- 7 Everything Is Bullshit 3:54
- 8 Raindrop Prelude 5:28
- 9 Perving Berlin 5:33
- 10 Dotted Eyes 4:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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