Something Else!!!!
Ornette Coleman · 1958
42 min · 9 tracks · jazz
A vibrant tapestry of free jazz, weaving together complex melodies with Ornette Coleman's pioneering improvisational spirit.
Top tracks — play these first
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Jayne — This track exemplifies Coleman's innovative use of melody and harmony, combining frenetic improvisation with deeply emotional playing that defines the album's essence.
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When Will the Blues Leave? — With its poignant exploration of blues elements intertwined with free-form expression, this track highlights Coleman's ability to fuse traditional influences with avant-garde concepts.
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Invisible Start here — Opening the album, this piece introduces listeners to Coleman's unique sound, featuring intricate rhythmic structures and an engaging dialogue between instruments that captivates from the start.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's innovative structure and improvisational style mark it as a key work in the free jazz movement.
What we noticed
- Each track showcases a different combination of instruments, with frequent shifts in tempo and rhythm that challenge traditional jazz forms.
- Several pieces incorporate abrupt transitions, moving from melodic sections to free-form improvisation without warning.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- 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
Defined its genre or moment. 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
- steady, consistent energy levels
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- explorative melodic variations
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Solidified Coleman's position in free jazz, gaining wider recognition.
- Career context
- Released in 1958, Something Else!!!! marks Ornette Coleman's third studio album, solidifying his position as a central figure in the free jazz movement. Following the challenging reception of his previous work, The Shape of Jazz to Come, this album showcases a more accessible yet avant-garde approach as Coleman continued to redefine jazz boundaries.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Albert Ayler· John Coltrane· Cecil Taylor
Tracklist
- 1 Invisible Start here 4:17
- 2 The Blessing 4:48
- 3 Jayne 7:22
- 4 Chippie 5:41
- 5 The Disguise 2:51
- 6 Angel Voice 4:24
- 7 Alpha 4:15
- 8 When Will the Blues Leave? 5:02
- 9 The Sphinx 4:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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