Science Fiction
Ornette Coleman · 1972
37 min · 8 tracks · jazz
A daring fusion of free jazz and avant-garde elements that challenges the boundaries of musical structure.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady exploration of complex themes
- intriguing soundscapes for deep listening
- thought-provoking moments of abstraction
- engaging rhythmic variations throughout
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1972, 'Science Fiction' marked Ornette Coleman's return to recording after a four-year hiatus. By this time, Coleman was already an influential figure in jazz, having pioneered free jazz with albums like 'The Shape of Jazz to Come' (1959). This album reflects his continued innovation and exploration of new sounds and concepts within the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Albert Ayler· John Coltrane· Cecil Taylor
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 What Reason Could I Give 3:09
- 2 Civilization Day 6:07
- 3 Street Woman 4:53
- 4 Science Fiction 5:07
- 5 Rock the Clock 3:19
- 6 All My Life 3:58
- 7 Law Years 5:25
- 8 The Jungle Is a Skyscraper 5:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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