Do They Hurt? cover

Do They Hurt?

Brand X · 1980

39 min · 7 tracks · jazz fusion

A complex tapestry of jazz fusion where intricate rhythms meet ethereal melodies, pushing sonic boundaries.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • gradual build to a climax
  • complex rhythms for deep listening
  • intricate melodies for focus
  • late-night reflective sessions

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, catchy tunes
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Do They Hurt?' was released in January 1980, Brand X was refining their sound following their 1976 debut album 'Unorthodox Behaviour'. This album marked their transition into a more experimental phase, showcasing the band's growth in the jazz fusion genre amidst a competitive landscape dominated by rock and punk influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Larry Carlton· Herbie Hancock· Hiroshima

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Noddy Goes to Sweden 4:30
  • 2 Voidarama 4:26
  • 3 Act of Will 4:45
  • 4 Fragile 5:28
  • 5 Cambodia 4:33
  • 6 Triumphant Limp 7:32
  • 7 D.M.Z. 8:40

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