Full House
63 min · 9 tracks · jazz
A vibrant mix of complex harmonies and rhythmic exploration, showcasing Montgomery's innovative guitar work in a live jazz setting.
Top tracks — play these first
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Full House — The title track showcases Montgomery's signature smooth playing style while combining intricate melodies with a lively rhythm section, embodying the album's essence.
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I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face — This interpretation highlights Montgomery's ability to convey deep emotion through subtle phrasing and dynamic contrasts, making it a standout ballad on the album.
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Cariba — With its Afro-Cuban influences and upbeat tempo, this track illustrates Montgomery's versatility and ability to blend different musical styles seamlessly.
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Come Rain or Come Shine (take 2) — This version emphasizes a more expressive approach compared to its earlier take, showcasing Montgomery's improvisational skills and emotional depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalMontgomery's innovative guitar work and live energy create a vibrant jazz experience that rewards repeated listens.
What we noticed
- The album features extended improvisations, with several tracks exceeding six minutes, allowing for intricate solos and dynamic interplay between musicians.
- Montgomery employs a unique thumb-picking technique, which gives his guitar lines a distinct warmth and fluidity that stands out throughout the record.
- The live setting captures audience reactions, enhancing the energy of performances, particularly evident in the transitions between solos and ensemble sections.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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9/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic progression with resolution
- wave-like pacing with surprises
- intimate live performance energy
- exploratory rhythmic guitar work
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1962, Full House marked Wes Montgomery's fourth studio album and followed his breakthrough success with the album The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery. At this point in his career, he was gaining recognition for his unique fingerstyle playing and improvisational prowess, solidifying his status as a key figure in the jazz scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- George Benson· Pat Metheny· Jim Hall
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Full House 9:14
- 2 I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face 3:29
- 3 Blue 'n' Boogie 9:41
- 4 Cariba 9:42
- 5 Come Rain or Come Shine (take 2) 6:58
- 6 Come Rain or Come Shine (take 1) 7:18
- 7 S.O.S. (take 3) 5:06
- 8 S.O.S. (take 2) 4:49
- 9 Born to Be Blue 7:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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