More Sorcery
Gábor Szabó · 1968
42 min · 6 tracks · jazz
A seamless blend of jazz improvisation and psychedelic influences, creating an evocative sonic landscape that transports listeners.
Top tracks — play these first
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Los Matadores — The extended improvisation allows Szabó's guitar work to shine, embodying the essence of the album’s experimental spirit while interweaving various musical influences.
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Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds — This track exemplifies Szabó's innovative approach by transforming a well-known pop song into a lush, atmospheric exploration that highlights his distinctive guitar tone.
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Spellbinder — With its captivating rhythm and intricate melodies, this track encapsulates the album’s mystical essence while showcasing Szabó's technical prowess on the guitar.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases strong improvisational skills and blends jazz with psychedelic elements effectively.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong rhythmic pulse in 'Los Matadores', establishing a lively groove that persists through the first half.
- Each track features extended improvisation, with guitar solos weaving in and out of the ensemble's backing, particularly evident in 'Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds'.
- The final track, 'Spellbinder', employs a gradual build-up, layering instruments to create a dense soundscape that contrasts with earlier tracks.
- 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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7/10
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
- wave-like pacing with surprises
- dynamic exploration of themes
- otherworldly sonic immersion
- for afternoon relaxation
Maybe skip if you
- seeking immediate gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When Gábor Szabó released More Sorcery in 1968, he was already gaining recognition in the jazz world, following his breakthrough album, Jazz Raga. This album marked a pivotal moment as Szabó began to explore more experimental sounds, integrating elements of rock and psychedelia into his jazz compositions.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pat Metheny· Jim Hall· John McLaughlin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Los Matadores 12:11
- 2 People 5:12
- 3 Corcovado 3:21
- 4 Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds 9:42
- 5 Comin' Back 4:55
- 6 Spellbinder 6:49
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