Immigrance
Snarky Puppy · 2019
54 min · 8 tracks · jazz
A vibrant fusion of jazz and world music, exploring intricate rhythms and diverse cultural influences with improvisational flair.
Top tracks — play these first
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Chonks — Opening with a complex rhythmic structure, this track sets the tone for the album's adventurous spirit and showcases the band's collective improvisational skills.
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While We’re Young — This brief yet impactful piece offers a moment of reflection amidst the dynamic energy of the album, featuring evocative melodies that resonate with themes of nostalgia.
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Bad Kids to the Back — With its infectious groove and playful energy, this track exemplifies Snarky Puppy's ability to blend technical proficiency with accessible funk-infused melodies.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalImmigrance blends intricate rhythms and global influences, showcasing strong composition and high-level musicianship.
What we noticed
- Each track showcases extended improvisation sections where individual musicians take turns exploring themes.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
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
- dynamic journey with varied peaks
- wave-like pacing engaging listeners
- cultural celebration through sound
- thoughtful transitions between tracks
- vibrant soundscapes for exploration
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2019, Immigrance is Snarky Puppy's first album after their Grammy-winning release, Culcha Vulcha. This album continues their exploration of global sounds while showcasing the band's evolving musical identity and collaborative spirit.
- Stylistic neighbors
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Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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While We’re Young
The song shifts from instrumental to incorporating spoken words that reflect on fleeting moments of youth, emphasizing a sense of urgency and introspection.
This transition introduces a narrative element that contrasts with the primarily instrumental nature of the album, creating a poignant moment of connection.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Chonks 8:32
- 2 Bigly Strictness 7:37
- 3 Coven 6:38
- 4 Bling Bling 5:55
- 5 Xavi 9:31
- 6 While We’re Young 2:42
- 7 Bad Kids to the Back 5:46
- 8 Even Us 7:44
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