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.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its critical reception, as it showcased Brand X's innovative approach to jazz fusion, earning praise from publications like 'The New York Times'. Although it did not achieve mainstream commercial success, it solidified the band’s reputation within the progressive and jazz fusion scenes, influencing future artists exploring complex musical structures.
- Best for
- gradual build to a climax complex rhythms for deep listening intricate melodies for focus
- 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 Standout 4:30
- 2 Voidarama 4:26
- 3 Act of Will 4:45
- 4 Fragile Standout 5:28
- 5 Cambodia 4:33
- 6 Triumphant Limp 7:32
- 7 D.M.Z. Standout 8:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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