Top tracks — play these first
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Lanquidity Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its fluid structure and exploration of space themes, showcasing Sun Ra's unique vision of jazz.
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Where Pathways Meet — This track features intricate arrangements and a blend of traditional and avant-garde elements, illustrating Sun Ra's ability to merge different musical worlds seamlessly.
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There Are Other Worlds (They Have Not Told You Of) — Its expansive duration allows for an in-depth exploration of sound textures and improvisation, reflecting Sun Ra's philosophy of infinite possibilities in music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalLanquidity showcases intricate compositions and masterful execution, marking it as a standout in avant-garde jazz.
What we noticed
- The album features extended tracks, with each piece averaging over six minutes, allowing for deep improvisation and exploration of themes.
- Layered instrumentation creates a dense soundscape, with brass and woodwinds weaving in and out of the mix, often creating a call-and-response dynamic.
- The final track introduces a slow fade-out, leaving listeners in an ambient space that contrasts with the more structured pieces earlier in the album.
- 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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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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9/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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
- steady exploration of cosmic themes
- immersive headphone detail hunting
- reflective journey through soundscapes
- patient unfolding of rhythmic complexity
Maybe skip if you
- seeking quick, catchy tracks
- prefering fast-paced energy
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Lanquidity represents a shift towards jazz fusion, diverging from earlier avant-garde styles.
- Career context
- Released in 1978, Lanquidity marked a transitional phase for Sun Ra, following his prolific output in the 1960s and early 70s. By this time, he was well-established as a pioneering figure in avant-garde jazz, pushing the boundaries of the genre while also exploring themes of cosmic philosophy and spirituality. This album represents a shift towards more accessible compositions while maintaining his signature experimental ethos.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ornette Coleman· Pharoah Sanders· Albert Ayler
Tracklist
- 1 Lanquidity Start here 8:21
- 2 Where Pathways Meet 6:32
- 3 That’s How I Feel 8:05
- 4 Twin Stars of Thence 9:34
- 5 There Are Other Worlds (They Have Not Told You Of) 10:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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