What does Spectrum sound like?

Spectrum is a jazz fusion, post-bop and bebop album by Hiromi Uehara, released in 2019. Good for extended explorations of emotional landscapes and dynamic shifts in pacing and.

Spectrum works well if you're into extended explorations of emotional landscapes, dynamic shifts in pacing and and immersive soundscapes for deep focus.

How many songs are on Spectrum?

Spectrum has 9 tracks, running approximately 73 minutes.

Spectrum

Hiromi Uehara · 2019

73 min · 9 tracks · jazz

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Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

67 /100

Alpine

Higher than 91% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong compositions and skilled performances, though it may not have widespread recognition.

What we noticed

The album features intricate piano melodies that are often accompanied by complex rhythmic patterns from the bass and drums.
Each track varies in tempo and mood, with some pieces like 'Kaleidoscope' starting energetically while others like 'Once in a Blue Moon' are more reflective.
Several tracks incorporate sudden dynamic shifts, creating moments of tension followed by release, particularly noticeable in 'Rhapsody in Various Shades of Blue'.

Composition 25% of the score: 8/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 7/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.