Everybody Loves a Winner
Freddie Redd · 1991
61 min · 8 tracks · jazz
A vibrant blend of jazz with rhythmic complexity and emotional depth, showcasing Freddie Redd's distinctive compositional style.
Top tracks — play these first
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Everybody Loves a Winner — The title track encapsulates the album's themes with its extended improvisation and emotional intensity, demonstrating Redd's mastery in blending melodic invention with complex rhythms.
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Melancholia — This track stands out for its haunting melodies and introspective nature, showcasing Redd's ability to evoke deep emotions through minimalistic arrangements.
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So Samba — Infused with Brazilian influences, this piece highlights Redd's versatility and willingness to experiment with different musical styles while maintaining his jazz roots.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalRedd's return to jazz is marked by complex rhythms and emotional depth, making it a noteworthy entry in his discography.
What we noticed
- The album features intricate rhythmic patterns, with several tracks employing syncopation and polyrhythms that challenge the listener's expectations.
- Each track showcases a distinct mood, with 'Melancholia' utilizing a slower tempo and more subdued instrumentation compared to the upbeat 'So Samba'.
- The final track, 'Fuego de Corazon', builds in intensity, culminating in a climactic finish that contrasts with the more introspective pieces earlier in the album.
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Give Me a Break 4:29
- 2 One Up 7:11
- 3 Melancholia 5:02
- 4 Everybody Loves a Winner 11:51
- 5 So Samba 8:06
- 6 And Time Marches On 9:04
- 7 One Down 7:18
- 8 Fuego de Corazon 8:09
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