What makes Later That Evening by Eberhard Weber notable?

This album is notable for its innovative blending of acoustic and electronic elements, helping to define the sound of European jazz fusion in the early '80s. It received critical acclaim and has influenced countless musicians across genres, marking it as a significant work in Weber’s discography and the broader musical landscape. Released in 1982, Later That Evening was Eberhard Weber's fifth album, showcasing his established voice in the European jazz scene. Following his acclaimed album, Yellow Fields, this record further solidified his reputation as a pioneering bassist and composer in jazz fusion.

How many songs are on Later That Evening?

Later That Evening has 4 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.

Later That Evening

Eberhard Weber · 1982

43 min · 4 tracks · jazz

Eberhard Weber's compositions merge intricate jazz fusion with lush, atmospheric soundscapes and a meditative groove.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Maurizius — Opening the album, this track exemplifies Weber's unique ability to intertwine melodic bass lines with sweeping synth landscapes, setting an immersive tone.
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Death in the Carwash — This lengthy piece showcases complex structures and rhythmic variations, highlighting Weber's experimental approach to composition within the jazz genre.
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Later That Evening — The title track encapsulates the album's introspective nature, with its serene melodies and intricate arrangements that invite deep listening.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

Weber's innovative fusion of acoustic and electronic elements creates a distinctive sound that rewards repeated listens.

What we noticed

Each track maintains a slow to mid-tempo groove, with extended instrumental sections that allow for improvisation and exploration.
The four tracks are structured around thematic motifs that recur throughout, providing a sense of cohesion despite their individual lengths.

Composition 25% of the score: 8/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 6/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 Maurizius 8:13
2 Death in the Carwash 16:46
3 Often in the Open 11:39
4 Later That Evening 6:37

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