Contra la Indecisión
Bobo Stenson · 2018
64 min · 11 tracks · jazz
A fluid interplay of intricate melodies and spontaneous improvisation, blending jazz and contemporary influences in a uniquely expressive soundscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Canción contra la indecisión — This opening track establishes the album’s theme by juxtaposing tender melodies with moments of uncertainty, setting the tone for the exploration of doubt throughout the record.
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Doubt Thou the Stars — Fusing lyrical piano lines with subtle rhythmic shifts, this piece exemplifies Stenson's creative interplay with space and silence, heightening the emotional impact.
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Elégie — This composition stands out for its poignant reflection on loss, utilizing harmonic tension and resolution to evoke a deep sense of melancholy.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album blends intricate compositions with improvisation, showcasing Stenson's distinctive style in contemporary jazz.
What we noticed
- Each track showcases a different instrumental focus, with some emphasizing piano while others highlight bass or percussion.
- Improvisational sections often extend beyond the written melodies, allowing for spontaneous exploration within the established themes.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Doubt Thou the Stars
The phrase that shifts from bright optimism to darker tones encapsulates the tension between hope and despair.
This contrast not only highlights the thematic duality of the track but also serves as a pivotal moment where musical expression mirrors the complexities of human emotion.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Canción contra la indecisión 4:12
- 2 Doubt Thou the Stars 7:57
- 3 Wedding Song from Poniky 7:26
- 4 Three Shades of a House 7:10
- 5 Elégie 6:10
- 6 Canción y danza VI 5:14
- 7 Alice 6:18
- 8 Oktoberhavet 5:52
- 9 Kalimba Impressions 3:12
- 10 Stilla 4:27
- 11 Hemingway Intonations 6:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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