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Our Lady of the Flowers

Matthew Shipp · 2015

67 min · 9 tracks · jazz

A meditative exploration of avant-garde jazz, blending dissonance with ethereal melodies and intricate rhythms.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • meditative exploration of sound
  • intricate rhythms for deep focus
  • ethereal melodies for reflective moments
  • patient unfolding of ideas
  • immersive listening for solitude

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer straightforward compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2015, Matthew Shipp was already an established figure in the avant-garde jazz scene, having released multiple albums since his debut in the late 1990s. 'Our Lady of the Flowers' marked a continuation of his exploratory approach, following his 2013 album 'The Gospel According to Matthew'. This release further solidified his reputation as a boundary-pushing artist within contemporary jazz.
Stylistic neighbors
William Hooker· Sun Ra· Cecil Taylor

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Atomic Note 7:03
  • 2 New Tension 5:18
  • 3 A Different Plane 7:38
  • 4 From the Beyond 8:27
  • 5 Silence Blooms 4:24
  • 6 Irrational 6:46
  • 7 Our Lady of the Flowers 11:03
  • 8 Gasp 7:41
  • 9 Cosmic Joke 8:56

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