Released 50 years ago
Kites
Jade Warrior · 1976
36 min · 12 tracks · progressive rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of progressive rock and Eastern influences that evokes a mystical journey through nature.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- mystical journey through nature
- gentle peaks with serene transitions
- for quiet afternoon listening
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced, energetic sounds
- seek immediate gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 1976, 'Kites' is Jade Warrior's fourth studio album, following their self-titled debut in 1971. By this time, they had established a unique sound that combined rock with world music elements, particularly drawing from Asian musical traditions. This album further solidified their artistic identity as pioneers of a genre that blended psychedelia with progressive rock.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Can· King Crimson· Gentle Giant
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Songs of the Forest 3:30
- 2 Wind Song 3:25
- 3 The Emperor Kite 2:21
- 4 Wind Borne 7:32
- 5 Kite Song 2:20
- 6 Land of the Warrior 3:29
- 7 Quietly by the River Bank 4:35
- 8 Arrival of the Emperor: "What Does the Venerable Sir Do?" 2:27
- 9 Teh Ch'eng: "Do You Understand This?" 1:08
- 10 Arrival of Chia Shan: Disclosure and Liberation 0:53
- 11 Towards the Mountains 2:04
- 12 The Last Question 2:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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