Miles! Miles! Miles!
74 min · 6 tracks · jazz
Innovative jazz fusion melds complex arrangements with improvisational brilliance, showcasing Miles Davis's evolving artistry in the late 1970s.
Top tracks — play these first
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Back Seat Betty Start here — This expansive track exemplifies the album's adventurous spirit, combining intricate melodies with extended improvisation that highlights Davis’s creative partnership with his band.
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My Man's Gone Now — A poignant reinterpretation of the classic piece, it showcases Davis’s ability to infuse emotional depth into jazz through subtle dynamics and haunting motifs.
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Jean-Pierre — The rhythmic complexity and melodic hooks present in this track underscore the album's innovative approach to jazz fusion, blending genres seamlessly.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album blends traditional jazz with electric elements, showcasing strong improvisation and distinct tracks.
What we noticed
- Each track showcases extended improvisation, often featuring long solos that explore different themes and motifs.
- The first three tracks maintain a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the last three shift towards more experimental and varied rhythms.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- immersive journey through soundscapes
- slow build with rich textures
- late-night introspection and reflection
- deep listening for focused sessions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer quick, catchy tracks
- avoid lengthy, drawn-out pieces
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Represents a departure into jazz fusion, showcasing evolving artistry in the late 1970s.
- Themes
- late-night improvisation· electronic jazz fusion
- Career context
- Released in 1981, Miles! Miles! Miles! marks a pivotal moment in Miles Davis's career as it represents his exploration into jazz fusion during the genre's peak. Following the commercial success of albums like Bitches Brew and Agharta, this record continues to push boundaries while featuring a blend of electronic instrumentation and traditional jazz elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Coltrane· Herbie Hancock· Wayne Shorter
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Back Seat Betty Start here 20:18
- 2 Ursula 2:00
- 3 My Man's Gone Now 15:44
- 4 Aida 12:17
Disc 2
- 1 Fat Time 12:59
- 2 Jean-Pierre 11:33
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Head Hunters
Herbie Hancock
Combines jazz with funk and electronic elements, offering a similar innovative fusion approach.
Return to Forever
Chick Corea
Explores intricate compositions and electronic textures, paralleling the improvisational spirit of Miles.
Heavy Weather
Weather Report
Merges jazz with rock and world music influences, creating a vibrant soundscape akin to Miles's fusion explorations.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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