Top tracks — play these first
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Mayan Temples Start here — This opening track sets the tone with its rhythmic complexity and exploratory spirit, reflecting Sun Ra's fascination with ancient civilizations and their cosmic connections.
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Intrinsic Energies — This composition serves as a sonic journey through dynamic shifts and textures, illustrating the energetic essence that defines Sun Ra's approach to free jazz.
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Of Mythic Worlds — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic core, merging complex musical ideas with a narrative that traverses myth and reality in a uniquely immersive way.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's ambitious soundscapes and improvisational depth mark it as a significant work in avant-garde jazz.
What we noticed
- The album features extended improvisations, with tracks often exceeding six minutes, allowing for deep exploration of themes.
- The use of silence and space is prominent, with pauses strategically placed to enhance the cosmic atmosphere.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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9/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- transcendent auditory journey experience
- gradual build to climactic moments
- immersive exploration of cosmic themes
- patient unfolding with rich textures
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of immediate gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Reflects a deliberate departure with cosmic themes and avant-garde soundscapes.
- Career context
- By 1980, Sun Ra had established himself as a pioneering figure in avant-garde jazz, releasing Of Mythic Worlds as his follow-up to the acclaimed Lanquidity. This album reflects his continued evolution and dedication to exploring space music, further solidifying his unique vision within the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ornette Coleman· Pharoah Sanders· Albert Ayler
Tracklist
- 1 Mayan Temples Start here 7:48
- 2 Over the Rainbow 5:15
- 3 Inside the Blues 5:45
- 4 Intrinsic Energies 8:40
- 5 Of Mythic Worlds 12:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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