Songs of Experience
David Axelrod · 1969
31 min · 8 tracks · jazz
Psychedelic jazz textures intertwine with orchestral arrangements, creating a surreal auditory experience that captivates the listener.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its ambitious fusion of genres and has been influential in shaping the future of both jazz and experimental music. Critically acclaimed upon release, it has gained recognition over the years for its innovative arrangements and has influenced artists across a variety of genres, including hip-hop producers who sample its tracks.
- Career context
- Released in 1969, 'Songs of Experience' was David Axelrod's second album, following his debut 'Songs of Innocence'. At this point in his career, Axelrod was establishing himself as a pioneering figure in blending jazz with orchestral and rock elements, uniquely positioning him in the evolving soundscape of late 1960s music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Marian McPartland· Andrew Hill· Ahmad Jamal
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Poison Tree Standout 3:10
- 2 A Little Girl Lost Standout 3:29
- 3 London 2:49
- 4 The Sick Rose Standout 4:49
- 5 The School Boy 2:31
- 6 The Human Abstract 5:33
- 7 The Fly 4:52
- 8 A Divine Image 4:36
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