Top tracks — play these first
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Come Rain or Come Shine — This track features a stunning interplay between the rhythm section and the horns, highlighting Jones's ability to blend traditional standards with fresh interpretations.
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'round Midnight — 'round Midnight stands out for its hauntingly beautiful arrangement that showcases both Jones's arranging skills and his band's improvisational prowess.
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Down Home — The title track encapsulates the album's essence, combining heartfelt melodies with a laid-back groove that reflects Jones's Southern roots.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases strong compositions and skilled performances, establishing Sam Jones's voice in jazz.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of call-and-response between the bass and horns, creating a dynamic interplay throughout.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
Known within its scene. 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Unit 7 4:49
- 2 Come Rain or Come Shine 4:05
- 3 'round Midnight 5:31
- 4 O.P. 5:07
- 5 Thumbstring 4:31
- 6 Down Home 4:08
- 7 Strollin' 4:12
- 8 Falling in Love With Love 7:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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