Modern Lore (Julian Lage album) cover

Modern Lore (Julian Lage album)

Julian Lage · 2018

42 min · 11 tracks · jazz

A vibrant fusion of contemporary jazz and Americana, highlighting intricate guitar work and spontaneous improvisation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing with vibrant interplay
  • intricate guitar work to explore
  • consistent development throughout album
  • spontaneous improvisation sparks curiosity

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer standalone single tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Modern Lore' was released in January 2018, Julian Lage had established himself as a prominent figure in the jazz world with several acclaimed projects. This album followed his previous release, 'Arclight,' and marked a progression in his style towards a more collaborative and exploratory approach, showcasing his growth as both a composer and performer.
Stylistic neighbors
Bill Frisell· Nels Cline· Pat Metheny

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Ramble 3:56
  • 2 Atlantic Limited 3:51
  • 3 General Thunder 5:25
  • 4 Roger the Dodger 4:12
  • 5 Wordsmith 4:01
  • 6 Splendor Riot 3:56
  • 7 Revelry 3:31
  • 8 Look Book 3:01
  • 9 Whatever You Say, Henry 4:11
  • 10 Earth Science 2:15
  • 11 Pantheon 4:18

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata