Top tracks — play these first
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Take Me Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Flying — This track exemplifies the band's skillful interplay between musicians, featuring intricate solos that highlight their jazz influences while maintaining a catchy groove.
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I Love New York — A standout piece that combines upbeat rhythms with a playful homage to the iconic city, showcasing their ability to blend cultural references into music.
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Dune — With its expansive soundscapes and sophisticated arrangements, this track captures the essence of Casiopea's artistic ambition during this era.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends funk and jazz fusion effectively, showcasing strong musicianship but lacks a cohesive narrative across its tracks.
What we noticed
- The album features intricate instrumental interplay, with guitar and keyboards frequently exchanging melodic lines.
- Each track maintains a brisk tempo, with several pieces incorporating syncopated rhythms that drive the energy forward.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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 mid-tempo grooves
- intricate melodies to explore
- great for upbeat gatherings
- vibrant rhythms for dancing
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced tracks
- want a single standout hit
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — 'Super Flight' helped establish Casiopea's reputation in jazz fusion, influencing the genre's recognition.
- Themes
- New York celebration· exhilarating grooves· soaring melodies
- Career context
- Super Flight is Casiopea's third studio album, released during their rise in the late 1970s when they were establishing themselves as pioneers of jazz fusion in Japan. This album followed their self-titled debut and the successful follow-up, Further Ado, showcasing their evolving sound and solidifying their presence in the instrumental music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chick Corea· Weather Report· Pat Metheny Group
Tracklist
- 1 Take Me Start here 4:19
- 2 Flying 4:51
- 3 Dune 4:51
- 4 Asayake 5:05
- 5 I Love New York 4:08
- 6 Sailing Alone 4:42
- 7 Olion 3:20
- 8 Magic Ray 4:42
- 9 Mighty Mouse 3:09
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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