Ride into the Sun
Brad Mehldau · 2025
72 min · 16 tracks · jazz
A reflective blend of intricate jazz harmonies and poignant lyrical interpretations, creating a contemplative atmosphere throughout the album.
Top tracks — play these first
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Better Be Quiet Now Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Everything Means Nothing to Me — This track stands out for its melancholic piano lines interwoven with introspective lyrics, capturing the essence of vulnerability that permeates the album.
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Between the Bars — The reinterpretation of this classic song showcases Mehldau's ability to infuse rich jazz textures into familiar melodies, creating a fresh listening experience.
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Ride Into the Sun: Conclusion — As the final track, it encapsulates the entire journey of the album, blending motifs from earlier pieces while expanding into a meditative exploration that leaves listeners reflective.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- patient unfolding of melodic themes
- thoughtful reflections during quiet moments
- immersive narrative arc throughout album
- introspective exploration of emotions
- gentle crescendos that invite listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced, energetic tracks
- want standalone, upbeat singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued creativity and vitality in the later stages of his career.
- Career context
- By 2025, Brad Mehldau had established himself as a prominent figure in modern jazz, following his acclaimed 2020 release 'Finding My Way'. 'Ride into the Sun' marks a significant evolution as it explores deeper emotional themes through both original compositions and reimagined covers. This album showcases his growth as an artist, blending genres while maintaining his jazz roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Esbjörn Svensson Trio· Tigran Hamasyan· Robert Glasper
Tracklist
- 1 Better Be Quiet Now Start here 4:03
- 2 Everything Means Nothing to Me 5:19
- 3 Tomorrow Tomorrow 4:02
- 4 Sweet Adeline 3:21
- 5 Sweet Adeline Fantasy 4:44
- 6 Between the Bars 5:01
- 7 The White Lady Loves You More 4:40
- 8 Ride Into the Sun: Part I 3:19
- 9 Thirteen 4:01
- 10 Everybody Cares, Everybody Understands 4:01
- 11 Somebody Cares, Somebody Understands 3:48
- 12 Southern Belle 3:52
- 13 Satellite 3:52
- 14 Colorbars 5:23
- 15 Sunday 3:33
- 16 Ride Into the Sun: Conclusion 9:38
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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