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Lanquidity

Sun Ra · 1978

43 min · 5 tracks · jazz fusion · swing · free jazz

A cosmic exploration merging avant-garde jazz with ethereal textures and rhythmic complexity.

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 want

  • seeking quick, catchy tracks
  • prefering fast-paced energy

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1978, Sun Ra had established himself as a visionary in the jazz world, and 'Lanquidity' was his first studio album since relocating to New York City. This release followed his experimental period of the 1960s and 70s, showcasing a shift towards a more accessible sound while maintaining his avant-garde roots. It marked an important phase where he began to embrace jazz fusion elements.
Stylistic neighbors
Ornette Coleman· Pharoah Sanders· Albert Ayler

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Lanquidity 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