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Live in Berlin 1991 Vol. II

The Lounge Lizards · 1992

47 min · 6 tracks · jazz

A dynamic blend of avant-garde jazz, intricate rhythms, and spontaneous improvisation creating an unpredictable sonic landscape.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Evan’s Drive to Mombasa — Spanning over eight minutes, this track exemplifies the band's improvisational prowess while intertwining complex melodies with rhythmic fluidity, making it a highlight of their live performance.
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    Mr. Stinky’s Blues — The lengthy exploration of blues idioms showcases the band's ability to merge traditional forms with avant-garde techniques, exemplifying their signature sound.
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    What Else Is in There — This track features intricate interplay between musicians, highlighting their skill at creating tension and release throughout extended improvisational sections.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
61 /100
Treeline
Higher than 71% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong improvisation and distinct sound, though it may not have widespread recognition.

What we noticed

  • The album features extended improvisational sections, with each track often exceeding six minutes and allowing for dynamic shifts in tempo and mood.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Remember What’s in There 1:58
  • 2 Evan’s Drive to Mombasa 8:18
  • 3 King Precious 11:52
  • 4 Mr. Stinky’s Blues 19:16
  • 5 Welcome Herr Lazaro 1:00
  • 6 What Else Is in There 5:24

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