More News for Lulu
John Zorn · 1992
77 min · 15 tracks · avant-garde jazz
A lively blend of avant-garde jazz and blues that showcases improvisational dexterity and rhythmic complexity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Blue Minor I Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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News for Lulu — This track encapsulates the album's spirit with its playful interplay between musicians and showcases Zorn's deft compositional skills.
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Minor Swing — A reinterpretation of the classic gypsy jazz tune, this track highlights the ensemble's virtuosity while maintaining an accessible groove.
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Funk in Deep Freeze — This piece stands out for its infectious rhythm and inventive blending of funk elements within an avant-garde framework, demonstrating Zorn’s versatility.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's blend of structured themes and improvisation highlights Zorn's innovative approach to jazz.
What we noticed
- The use of call-and-response techniques among instruments is prevalent, enhancing the conversational quality of the performances.
- 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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8/10
- 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
- dynamic exploration of soundscapes
- wave-like pacing with surprises
- intricate melodies and improvisation
- for focused listening
- engaging with playful spontaneity
Maybe skip if you
- seek straightforward song structures
- prefer consistent rhythmic patterns
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Helped establish Zorn's reputation in avant-garde jazz, following the success of Naked City.
- Career context
- Released in 1992, More News for Lulu is John Zorn's fourth album as a bandleader, following his critically acclaimed release Naked City. At this point, Zorn had established himself as a key figure in the avant-garde jazz scene, known for his eclectic style and boundary-pushing compositions. This album further cements his ability to merge various genres while exploring intricate musical dialogues.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mike Patton· The Thing· Merzbow
Tracklist
- 1 Blue Minor I Start here 6:04
- 2 Hank's Other Tune 6:21
- 3 News for Lulu 5:25
- 4 Gare Guillemins 3:47
- 5 Minor Swing 5:40
- 6 KD's Motion / Windmill 5:01
- 7 Funk in Deep Freeze 4:35
- 8 Eastern Incident 5:57
- 9 Lotus Blossom 4:14
- 10 Melanie 6:40
- 11 Ole' 5:01
- 12 Blue Minor II 5:03
- 13 Peckin' Time 3:29
- 14 Blues, Blues, Blues 4:42
- 15 Melody for C 5:45
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