Lucifer: Book of Angels Volume 10
John Zorn · 2008
54 min · 10 tracks · avant-garde jazz
A labyrinth of intricate melodies and improvisational textures, inviting listeners into a mystical realm of avant-garde jazz.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sother Start here — The opening track sets a haunting atmosphere with its slow build-up and intricate interplay between woodwinds and strings, establishing the album's thematic depth.
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Zechriel — This piece features dynamic shifts in tempo and mood, showcasing Zorn's ability to blend dissonance with melodic lines, embodying the album's improvisational spirit.
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Mehalalel — With its lengthy duration, this track allows for an extensive exploration of motifs and textures, providing a deep dive into the complex musical language Zorn employs throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases intricate compositions and improvisational depth, characteristic of Zorn's avant-garde style.
What we noticed
- Each track features a distinct melodic theme that is explored through improvisation, often shifting in texture and dynamics.
- Several tracks feature abrupt transitions between sections, creating a sense of unpredictability and maintaining listener engagement.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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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6/10
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
- dynamic exploration with peaks
- intricate melodies with improvisation
- dark ethereal thematic undertones
- wave-like pacing with tension
Maybe skip if you
- seeking straightforward song structures
- prefer upbeat, energetic tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Explores unique themes, but not a primary entry point or widely recognized breakthrough.
- Career context
- By the time John Zorn released 'Lucifer: Book of Angels Volume 10' in 2008, he was already an established figure in the avant-garde music scene, known for his innovative compositions and genre-defying projects. This album is part of Zorn's ongoing 'Book of Angels' series, which showcases his fascination with Kabbalistic themes and complex musical arrangements, marking it as the tenth volume in this expansive collection.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mike Patton· The Thing· Merzbow
Tracklist
- 1 Sother Start here 5:58
- 2 Dalquiel 6:07
- 3 Zazel 3:22
- 4 Gediel 6:12
- 5 Rahal 3:49
- 6 Zechriel 7:54
- 7 Azbugah 3:02
- 8 Mehalalel 9:53
- 9 Quelamia 4:59
- 10 Abdiel 3:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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