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Live Blackjazz

Shining · 2011

158 min · 20 tracks · progressive rock · jazz house

A frenetic fusion of jazz, metal, and avant-garde rock that blurs genre boundaries with intensity.

Why this album works

'Live Blackjazz' received significant attention for its bold approach to live performance, merging complex jazz improvisation with aggressive rock elements. The album was noted for revitalizing the genre and influenced a wave of experimental bands seeking to push genre limits.
Best for
dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing and intensity
Context
Released on November 11, 2011, 'Live Blackjazz' captures Shining during a transformative period following their critically acclaimed album 'Blackjazz' in 2010. This live album showcases the band's unique blend of jazz and heavy metal, solidifying their reputation as innovators in the progressive rock scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Jazzanova· Nikolai Noskov· Gotan Project

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Fisheye Standout 7:24
  • 2 The Madness and the Damage Done Standout 5:42
  • 3 In the Kingdom of Kitsch You Will Be a Monster 5:53
  • 4 The Red Room 3:03
  • 5 Goretex Weather Report 5:38
  • 6 Winterreise 6:14
  • 7 Exit Sun 9:35
  • 8 Healter Skelter 6:35
  • 9 21st Century Schizoid Man Standout 11:58

Disc 2

  • 1 The Madness and the Damage Done Standout 6:01
  • 2 Fisheye Standout 7:46
  • 3 In the Kingdom of Kitsch You Will Be a Monster 7:11
  • 4 The Red Room 3:05
  • 5 Omen 8:54
  • 6 Goretex Weather Report 5:37
  • 7 Winterreise 6:16
  • 8 Exit Sun 9:34
  • 9 Healter Skelter 6:41
  • 10 21st Century Schizoid Man Standout 15:10
  • 11 RMGDN 19:53

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