Last Autumn's Dream
Jade Warrior · 1972
38 min · 10 tracks · progressive rock
Ethereal soundscapes blend with intricate melodies, evoking a mystical journey through nature and introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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A Winter's Tale — The opening track sets a serene tone with its haunting melodies and intricate guitar work, encapsulating the album's ethereal quality.
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Dark River — This track features complex time signatures and a captivating interplay between instruments, showcasing the band's progressive rock prowess.
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Lady of the Lake — With its evocative lyrics and rich instrumentation, this song embodies the album's themes of nature and mysticism, making it a standout piece.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends intricate melodies with experimental arrangements, showcasing a unique sound within progressive rock.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a soft, atmospheric track that gradually builds in complexity, introducing various instruments and textures.
- Several tracks feature extended instrumental sections that emphasize improvisation and fluid transitions between themes.
- The use of Eastern musical scales and rhythms is prominent, particularly in the melodies and arrangements throughout the record.
- 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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8/10
- 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
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
- steady pacing with reflective moments
- mystical landscapes for introspection
- short tracks for focused listening
- peaks of emotion in journey
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer standalone hits over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1972, Last Autumn's Dream was Jade Warrior's second album following their self-titled debut. At this point, the band had begun to solidify their unique fusion of progressive rock with Eastern influences, marking a significant evolution in their sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Can· King Crimson· Gentle Giant
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A Winter's Tale 5:06
- 2 Snake 2:55
- 3 Dark River 6:26
- 4 Joanne 2:50
- 5 Obedience 3:12
- 6 Morning Hymn 3:35
- 7 May Queen 5:22
- 8 The Demon Trucker 2:34
- 9 Lady of the Lake 3:17
- 10 Borne on the Solar Wind 3:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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