Released 20 years ago
III
Stanton Moore · 2006
54 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant fusion of funk, jazz, and rock, driven by intricate rhythms and dynamic improvisation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Poison Pushy — This opening track sets a high-energy tone with its infectious groove and showcases Moore's intricate drumming paired with tight ensemble playing.
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(Don't Be Comin' With No) Weak Sauce — With its catchy hooks and rhythmic complexity, this track exemplifies the album's fusion of funk and rock elements while highlighting the band's improvisational skills.
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Water From an Ancient Well — This composition features a meditative quality, allowing for expansive solos that illustrate Moore's mastery as both a performer and composer.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends intricate rhythms and improvisation, making it a notable entry in the jam band scene.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate extended instrumental sections where improvisation takes precedence over structured melodies.
- The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with upbeat tempos, while the latter half introduces more subdued and reflective pieces.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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
- intricate rhythms that invite movement
- dynamic improvisation for engaged listening
- vibrant grooves for upbeat gatherings
- playful exploration of sound textures
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek minimalistic and quiet sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2006, III marks Stanton Moore's third studio album and showcases his evolution as a drummer and bandleader. Following his acclaimed work with Galactic, this album further established him as a prominent figure in the New Orleans music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Galactic· Snarky Puppy· The New Mastersounds
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Poison Pushy 4:17
- 2 Licorice 3:54
- 3 Big 'Uns Get the Ball Rolling 5:44
- 4 Chilcock 6:40
- 5 (Don't Be Comin' With No) Weak Sauce 5:06
- 6 Dunkin' in the Deep 6:40
- 7 Maple Plank 6:29
- 8 Water From an Ancient Well 7:14
- 9 When the Levee Breaks 5:39
- 10 I Shall Not Be Moved 2:59
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