Top tracks — play these first
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Noddy Goes to Sweden — This track opens the album with energetic rhythms and playful melodies, setting the tone for Brand X's eclectic style. Its catchy hooks and intricate instrumentation encapsulate the band's signature blend of jazz and rock.
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Voidarama — With its complex time signatures and shifting dynamics, Voidarama showcases the band's technical prowess while pushing the boundaries of traditional jazz forms. The interplay between instruments creates an immersive listening experience that highlights their experimentation.
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Triumphant Limp — Clocking in at over seven minutes, this track exemplifies the band's ability to build tension through extended improvisation. Its evolving structure allows each musician to shine while maintaining a cohesive narrative throughout.
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
- prefer straightforward, catchy tunes
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1980, Do They Hurt? is Brand X's third studio album, following their acclaimed 1976 debut Unorthodox Behaviour and the experimental Moroccan Roll in 1977. At this point, the band was solidifying their reputation within the jazz fusion genre, moving further into innovative soundscapes and complex arrangements while navigating lineup changes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Weather Report· Mahavishnu Orchestra· Herbie Hancock
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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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