Top tracks — play these first
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Houseplant — The title track encapsulates the album's essence, intertwining complex rhythms with melodic explorations that highlight Black's signature drumming style and compositional prowess.
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Inkionos — Opening the album, this track sets the tone with its dynamic interplay between instruments, illustrating the collective improvisation that defines much of Black's work.
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Cadmium Waits — This piece showcases a hauntingly beautiful melody over shifting rhythmic patterns, demonstrating Black's ability to blend atmosphere with technical skill.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intricate rhythms that invite exploration
- atmospheric soundscapes for deep focus
- cascading dynamics that surprise listeners
- meditative moments with sudden shifts
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2009, Houseplant is Jim Black's fifth album as a bandleader, showcasing his continued evolution within the jazz and avant-garde scenes. By this time, Black had already established himself as a prominent figure in modern creative music, following works like 'One Time' (2004) and 'Camouflage' (2007). This album further cements his reputation for pushing boundaries in jazz instrumentation and composition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Hollenbeck· Tim Berne· Nils Frahm
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Inkionos 4:50
- 2 Cahme 4:38
- 3 Houseplant 7:14
- 4 Fyr 1:10
- 5 Malomice 7:12
- 6 Littel 4:35
- 7 Elight 5:57
- 8 Naluch 5:10
- 9 Cadmium Waits 3:29
- 10 Adbear 7:28
- 11 Lowers In A Nine Sense 5:08
- 12 Downstrum 3:46
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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