Top tracks — play these first
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It Coitainly Was — Opening the album with a lively tempo and intricate melodies, this track sets the tone for Crossfire's playful yet sophisticated style.
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On the Wings of an Albatrocity — This track highlights the band's improvisational skills and features unexpected rhythmic shifts that challenge conventional jazz structures.
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Oddball — With its extended length and experimental nature, 'Oddball' showcases the band's willingness to explore unconventional harmonies and complex arrangements.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady progression with resolution
- engaging improvisation throughout tracks
- for focused listening
- thrilling journey of exploration
Maybe skip if you
- prefer quick, instant gratification
- want standalone singles experience
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1978, 'Direct to Disc' was Crossfire's second album, following their eponymous debut. The band sought to capture the spontaneity of live performance, utilizing a direct-to-disc recording technique that emphasized their jazz roots while pushing creative boundaries within the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sun Ra· Charles Mingus· Miles Davis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 It Coitainly Was 5:01
- 2 On the Wings of an Albatrocity 4:31
- 3 Fahannakookin’ 5:59
- 4 Oddball 6:43
- 5 Satie-ated 8:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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