Let's Go Everywhere
Medeski Martin & Wood · 2008
39 min · 15 tracks · jazz
A playful blend of jazz and whimsical storytelling, inviting listeners on a sonic adventure through childhood imagery.
Top tracks — play these first
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Let's Go Everywhere — The title track encapsulates the album's spirit, blending catchy melodies with imaginative lyrics that encourage exploration and curiosity.
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Where's the Music — This track stands out with its interactive call-and-response format, inviting kids to participate actively and fostering a sense of community through music.
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We're All Connected — The closing track beautifully ties together the themes of unity and togetherness, leaving listeners with a poignant message about connection and love.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album blends whimsical storytelling with jazz elements, creating an engaging experience for children.
What we noticed
- The album features playful melodies that often shift in tempo, creating a sense of movement and adventure throughout.
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response structures, inviting listener participation and engagement.
- The instrumentation frequently alternates between piano, bass, and drums, with each instrument taking turns to lead the melody.
- 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
- playful whimsy for curious minds
- short bursts of joyful exploration
- steady flow with gentle peaks
- sing-along fun for families
Maybe skip if you
- prefer serious, heavy themes
- dislike playful, lighthearted music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — A departure into children's music, showcasing a new direction in their sound.
- Career context
- Released in 2008, Let's Go Everywhere marked Medeski Martin & Wood's transition into children's music, following their acclaimed jazz fusion albums. This album emerged after a decade of genre-defying records, showcasing their versatility and willingness to explore new audiences while maintaining their improvisational roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Bad Plus· Snarky Puppy· Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Waking Up 1:04
- 2 Let's Go Everywhere 3:32
- 3 Cat Creeps 2:46
- 4 The Train Song 3:52
- 5 Where's the Music 3:14
- 6 Pat a Cake 1:10
- 7 Pirates Don't Take Baths 2:40
- 8 Far East Sweets 2:53
- 9 On an Airplane 2:14
- 10 The Squalb 3:16
- 11 Let's Go 2:38
- 12 Old Paint 2:42
- 13 Hickory Dickory Dock 1:02
- 14 All Around the Kitchen 2:27
- 15 We're All Connected 4:07
What to play next
Zaebos: Book of Angels Volume 11
2008
Continues the playful exploration with a unique twist on jazz storytelling.
Mago
2007
Sets up the whimsical and adventurous tone found in Let's Go Everywhere.
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