More Jack than God
Jack Bruce · 2003
66 min · 14 tracks · jazz fusion
A vibrant fusion of blues rock and jazz, weaving intricate melodies with Jack Bruce's distinctive bass lines and passionate vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Politician — This track stands out for its powerful reinterpretation of a classic Cream song, highlighting Bruce's ability to infuse new life into familiar material with contemporary arrangements.
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So They Invented Race — A thought-provoking opener that tackles themes of identity and social issues, showcasing Bruce's lyrical depth and musical versatility right from the start.
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I Feel Free — This reimagined version of the Cream hit reveals a more mature vocal performance from Bruce, capturing both nostalgia and reinvention while retaining its original spirit.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong musicianship with intricate compositions but lacks a cohesive flow throughout its runtime.
What we noticed
- The album features intricate bass lines that often lead the melodies, with guitar and keyboard providing harmonic support.
- Several tracks incorporate extended improvisational sections, allowing for dynamic shifts in tempo and mood.
- The final track is a jam mix that extends the themes explored in earlier songs, emphasizing the collaborative nature of the performance.
- 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
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 emotional journeys
- long immersive listening sessions
- gradual builds and payoffs
- wave-like pacing experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the release of More Jack than God in 2003, Jack Bruce had already established himself as a legendary figure in rock history, particularly known for his role in Cream. This album came nearly three decades after his groundbreaking work with the band, marking a significant return to the forefront of creative expression after years of varied solo endeavors and collaborations.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ginger Baker· John McLaughlin· Jaco Pastorius
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 So They Invented Race 6:17
- 2 Follow the Fire 4:22
- 3 Kelly's Blues 5:29
- 4 We're Going Wrong 5:14
- 5 Bizniz 4:53
- 6 Progress 2:35
- 7 I Feel Free 3:44
- 8 Ricin (Daylight Gathering) 3:45
- 9 The Night That Once Was Mine 3:55
- 10 Milonga Too 3:24
- 11 Cold Island (For Cozy Powell) 4:57
- 12 Uh, Oh! 4:36
- 13 Politician 5:53
- 14 Lost in the City (Jam mix) 7:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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