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Combustication

Medeski Martin & Wood · 1998

68 min · 12 tracks · jazz

A vibrant fusion of jazz, funk, and experimental sounds that invites listeners into a rhythmic exploration.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with rhythmic peaks
  • playful experimentation with sound
  • engaging wave-like pacing shifts
  • for focused listening sessions

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Combustication' was released in 1998, Medeski Martin & Wood had established themselves as key players in the jazz scene, following their breakthrough album 'Shack-man' in 1996. This album marked their continued evolution by embracing more eclectic influences and showcasing their improvisational prowess, solidifying their reputation for genre-defying music.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Sugar Craft 3:22
  • 2 Just Like I Pictured It 3:27
  • 3 Start-Stop 6:38
  • 4 Nocturne 4:02
  • 5 Hey-Hee-Hi-Ho 3:14
  • 6 Whatever Happened to Gus 4:25
  • 7 Latin Shuffle 9:04
  • 8 Everyday People 5:26
  • 9 Coconut Boogaloo 3:57
  • 10 Church of Logic 6:38
  • 11 No Ke Ano Ahiahi 4:47
  • 12 Hypnotized 13:37

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