Released 20 years ago
No Side Effects
Roscoe Mitchell · 2006
126 min · 24 tracks · jazz
A vibrant blend of avant-garde jazz and improvisational textures that challenges conventional musical boundaries.
Top tracks — play these first
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Poem — The opening track sets the tone with an intricate interplay of sounds, showcasing Mitchell's unique voice in jazz while inviting listeners into the album's sonic world.
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Shake-Up — This track highlights dynamic shifts and interactions between instruments, encapsulating the essence of improvisation that defines much of the album's character.
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No Side Effects — The title track distills the album's themes into a concise form, featuring elements of repetition and variation that reflect Mitchell's experimental approach to structure.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- exploratory listening with surprises
- long-form pieces that unfold
- dynamic shifts in mood
- intimate moments of improvisation
- reflective afternoon soundscapes
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer predictable structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2006, No Side Effects marks Roscoe Mitchell's continued evolution as a prominent figure in avant-garde jazz. At this point in his career, he was well-established following decades of innovative contributions to the genre, including his time with the Art Ensemble of Chicago. This album showcases his mastery of composition and improvisation, reflecting both personal growth and artistic experimentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Henry Threadgill· Ornette Coleman· Anthony Braxton
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Poem 6:23
- 2 Flash 5:24
- 3 From Rock to Rusk 4:48
- 4 Broken Pictures 4:23
- 5 Shake-Up 8:10
- 6 Trio Four 4:36
- 7 No Side Effects 3:12
- 8 Frame Three 6:30
- 9 Shag Bark Hickory 2:25
- 10 Let’s See 3:57
- 11 Ruddy 4:20
- 12 Vermillon 4:12
- 13 When the Wind Blows 6:11
Disc 2
- 1 Parched Plain 13:38
- 2 Shore Line 5:22
- 3 An Afternoon Walk 6:02
- 4 Enfold 6:56
- 5 Frame Two 2:51
- 6 They Danced 3:35
- 7 Ride 3:41
- 8 Here We Go 3:39
- 9 Rolling 6:15
- 10 Yellow Night 6:41
- 11 Sway 2:53
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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