Planktonic Finales
Ingrid Laubrock · 2017
53 min · 11 tracks · pop music
A mesmerizing blend of avant-garde jazz textures and intricate soundscapes that evoke nature's quiet complexities.
Top tracks — play these first
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With Eyes Peeled — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its haunting melodies and complex rhythms, establishing Laubrock's unique sonic landscape.
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Sinew Modulations — Featuring intricate interplay between instruments, this track exemplifies Laubrock's skill in weaving together dissonance and harmony, creating a captivating listening experience.
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Pulse Memory — At just over two minutes, this track distills the essence of the album through rhythmic experimentation, showcasing Laubrock's ability to evoke emotion in brevity.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
- fluid exploration of organic sounds
- immersive experience for focused listening
- evocative soundscapes for introspection
Maybe skip if you
- seeking immediate gratification
- prefer predictable song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2017, Planktonic Finales marks Ingrid Laubrock's evolution as a prominent figure in the avant-garde jazz scene. This album followed her acclaimed work on U&I (2015) and showcases her growing collaboration with various artists, solidifying her distinctive voice in modern creative music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mary Halvorson· Evan Parker· Nels Cline
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 With Eyes Peeled 5:49
- 2 Tones for Climbing Plants 7:04
- 3 Sinew Modulations 11:46
- 4 Thorugh the Forest 3:56
- 5 A House Alone 2:42
- 6 Three-Panel 6:11
- 7 Submerged (Personal) Effects 3:40
- 8 Pulse Memory 2:26
- 9 Bite Bright Sunlight 1:51
- 10 As If in Its Throat 4:07
- 11 Inscribed in Trees 3:45
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