Star People
Miles Davis · 1983
58 min · 6 tracks · jazz
A blend of jazz fusion and electronic textures, showcasing a complex interplay of improvisation and rhythmic experimentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Star People — The title track encapsulates the album's spirit with its extended improvisation and layered textures, illustrating Davis's innovative approach to composition and performance.
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Come Get It Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its driving rhythm and dynamic interplay between musicians, showcasing Davis's ability to blend genres seamlessly.
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It Gets Better — This track highlights a more reflective side of the album, featuring rich melodic lines that contrast with the energetic compositions, demonstrating emotional depth in Davis's artistry.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases a blend of electric jazz and improvisation, with strong cohesion but mixed compositional strength.
What we noticed
- The album features extended tracks, with several exceeding six minutes, allowing for lengthy improvisational sections.
- Electric instruments dominate the sound palette, with synthesizers and electric piano creating a modern texture throughout.
- Each track often transitions seamlessly into the next, maintaining a fluid atmosphere rather than distinct separations.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- expansive improvisation that unfolds
- patient exploration of soundscapes
- sustained grooves for deep listening
- late-night introspection and reflection
Maybe skip if you
- seeking quick, catchy tunes
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Incorporates contemporary styles and electronic instrumentation, marking a departure in Davis's sound.
- Themes
- electric textures· improvisational freedom· artistic reinvention
- Career context
- In 1983, Miles Davis was transitioning into a new phase of his career, moving away from traditional jazz forms towards more experimental sounds. This album followed his previous work, 'We Want Miles,' and represented his ongoing exploration of electric instrumentation and modern production techniques. At this point, Davis was revitalizing his creative output after a period of relative silence in the late 1970s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Coltrane· Herbie Hancock· Wayne Shorter
Tracklist
- 1 Come Get It Start here 11:21
- 2 It Gets Better 9:47
- 3 Speak 8:24
- 4 Star People 18:44
- 5 U ’n’ I 5:55
- 6 Star on Cicely 4:23
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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