What does Horizon sound like?

Horizon is a post-bop, ethno jazz and progressive jazz album by McCoy Tyner, released in 1979. Good for patient explorations of expansive sound and immersive journeys through rich melodies.

Horizon works well if you're into patient explorations of expansive sound, immersive journeys through rich melodies and reflective moments for deep thinking.

How many songs are on Horizon?

Horizon has 6 tracks, running approximately 51 minutes.

Horizon

McCoy Tyner · 1979

51 min · 6 tracks · jazz

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Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

58 /100

Treeline

Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong compositions and skilled performances but lacks broader recognition.

What we noticed

The album opens with a title track that features a gradual build-up, layering piano with strings and percussion over nearly eight minutes.
Each of the first five tracks explores different rhythmic patterns, with varying tempos that shift from contemplative to more energetic sections.
The final track is an alternate version of the first, providing a contrasting interpretation that highlights different instrumental nuances.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.