What makes Consequence of Chaos by Al Di Meola notable?

The album received positive critical reception, showcasing Di Meola's evolution as a musician while maintaining his signature style. It further solidified his status within the jazz community and contributed to the ongoing dialogue about the fusion of jazz with various global music traditions. By the time Al Di Meola released 'Consequence of Chaos' in 2006, he was a well-established figure in the jazz fusion genre, known for his virtuosic guitar skills. This album came during a period when he was exploring more diverse musical influences after a long career that began with his work in the 1970s as a member of Return to Forever.

Who is Consequence of Chaos for?

Consequence of Chaos works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, intricate guitar work exploration and vibrant tapestry of rhythms.

How many songs are on Consequence of Chaos?

Consequence of Chaos has 15 tracks, running approximately 64 minutes.

Released 20 years ago

Consequence of Chaos

Al Di Meola · 2006

64 min · 15 tracks · jazz

A vibrant fusion of intricate guitar work and rhythmic complexity that seamlessly blends jazz, world music, and progressive elements.

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Top tracks — play these first

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San Marco (Moderna) — This track opens the album with a lively interplay of melodic lines and complex rhythms, setting the tone for Di Meola's explorative journey throughout the record.
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Tao — With its contemplative melodies and intricate fingerpicking, this piece showcases Di Meola’s ability to blend technical prowess with emotional depth.
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Azucar — A vibrant celebration of Latin influences, this track highlights Di Meola’s skill at weaving cultural elements into his compositions while maintaining a distinctly jazz feel.
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Tempest — This lengthy composition features dynamic shifts and improvisational sections, exemplifying Di Meola’s mastery of tension and release within jazz fusion.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong compositions and intricate guitar work but lacks a cohesive flow across its length.

What we noticed

Several pieces blend elements of world music with jazz fusion, particularly in the use of diverse instrumentation and rhythmic patterns.

Composition 25% of the score: 8/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 3/10

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

dynamic journey with emotional peaks
intricate guitar work exploration
vibrant tapestry of rhythms
wave-like pacing for deep listening

Maybe skip if you

prefer straightforward, instant gratification
seek standalone, short tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Showcases continued vitality and evolution in Di Meola's established style.
Career context: By the time Al Di Meola released 'Consequence of Chaos' in 2006, he was a well-established figure in the jazz fusion genre, known for his virtuosic guitar skills. This album came during a period when he was exploring more diverse musical influences after a long career that began with his work in the 1970s as a member of Return to Forever.
Stylistic neighbors: John McLaughlin· Pat Metheny· Chick Corea