Top tracks — play these first
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Aloe Evra — The opening track sets the tone with intricate rhythms and unexpected tempo shifts, encapsulating the album's experimental essence right from the start.
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You Were Out — This brief yet impactful piece demonstrates Black's deft ability to convey emotion through minimalism, contrasting sharply with other lengthier tracks on the album.
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Ant Work Song — With its complex layering and playful dissonance, this track exemplifies Black’s knack for blending structured chaos with lyrical undertones.
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Blissed (Selfchatter mix) — As the longest track, it represents a culmination of the album's themes, offering an expansive exploration of sound that invites deep listening.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- chaotic exploration of soundscapes
- intricate rhythms that surprise
- immersive listening for deep focus
- dynamic shifts in pacing
- intense moments of sonic contrast
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, catchy tunes
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Jim Black released Splay in 2002, he had already established himself as a prominent figure in the avant-garde jazz scene with previous albums like 1998's Knock Yourself Out. This album marked a period of exploration into more experimental soundscapes, showcasing his evolution as a composer and drummer after years of collaboration with various artists.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Hollenbeck· Tim Berne· Nils Frahm
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Aloe Evra 6:43
- 2 Icratic 6:17
- 3 Cheepa vs. Cheep 5:10
- 4 You Were Out 2:35
- 5 war again error 1:39
- 6 Ble 6:32
- 7 Myndir Now 8:12
- 8 Ant Work Song 6:57
- 9 Awkwarder 6:16
- 10 Blissed (Selfchatter mix) 12:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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