Go Home
Art Ensemble of Chicago · 1973
33 min · 6 tracks · free jazz
An expansive collision of avant-garde improvisation and rhythmic exploration, creating a unique tapestry of sound that defies categorization.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dance — The nearly 15-minute track serves as an ambitious centerpiece, weaving complex rhythms and spontaneous melodies that encapsulate the group's dynamic interplay.
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Fly Wyth Honey Hee — This track highlights the ensemble's ability to fuse intricate melodic lines with spontaneous improvisation, showcasing their unique sound and collaborative spirit.
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Hello Chi (I) — Opening the album, this piece sets a tone of playful experimentation, featuring distinctive instrumentation that draws listeners into the ensemble's creative world.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases innovative improvisation and unique soundscapes, solidifying its place in free jazz history.
What we noticed
- The album features extended improvisational sections, with each track often exceeding six minutes, allowing for deep exploration of themes.
- Instrumentation varies significantly between tracks, incorporating unconventional sounds and techniques alongside traditional jazz instruments.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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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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
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
- wave-like pacing with climaxes
- dynamic improvisation and exploration
- vibrant textures for attentive listening
- engaging rhythmic pulses throughout
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1973, the Art Ensemble of Chicago had established itself as a pioneering force in free jazz, following their influential album 'Message to Our Folks' from 1969. 'Go Home' marked their continued evolution, showcasing their commitment to collective improvisation and theatrical performance elements within the jazz genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ornette Coleman· Henry Threadgill· Anthony Braxton
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hello Chi (I) 2:54
- 2 From Bengali 3:51
- 3 From St-Louis 2:30
- 4 Fly Wyth Honey Hee 6:22
- 5 Hello Chi (II) 2:38
- 6 Dance 15:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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