Is Talk Memory a good place to start with BadBadNotGood?

Yes, Talk Memory is recommended as a starting point for new BadBadNotGood listeners. Ethereal jazz explorations intertwine with intricate rhythms, creating a reflective soundscape that transcends traditional boundaries. When 'Talk Memory' was released in 2021, BadBadNotGood was already recognized for their innovative approach to jazz, following their critically acclaimed album 'IV' in 2016. This album marked a significant evolution in their sound, showcasing their growth as artists while incorporating more collaborative elements with guest musicians like Karriem Riggins and Brandee Younger.

Who is Talk Memory for?

Talk Memory works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long immersive listening sessions and reflective and contemplative moods.

How many songs are on Talk Memory?

Talk Memory has 10 tracks, running approximately 51 minutes.

Talk Memory

BadBadNotGood · 2021

51 min · 10 tracks · jazz

Ethereal jazz explorations intertwine with intricate rhythms, creating a reflective soundscape that transcends traditional boundaries.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic emotional journeys
long immersive listening sessions
reflective and contemplative moods
layered dense sonic textures

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Critical Peak — The album showcases ambitious genre fusion and is highly regarded in their discography.
Themes: collaborative soundscapes· introspective journeys
Career context: When 'Talk Memory' was released in 2021, BadBadNotGood was already recognized for their innovative approach to jazz, following their critically acclaimed album 'IV' in 2016. This album marked a significant evolution in their sound, showcasing their growth as artists while incorporating more collaborative elements with guest musicians like Karriem Riggins and Brandee Younger.
Stylistic neighbors: GoGo Penguin· Snarky Puppy· Hiatus Kaiyote
If this clicks, go next to: IV — Continues the exploration of intricate rhythms and atmospheric soundscapes.
Sounds like this from elsewhere: Man Made Object by GoGo Penguin — Merges acoustic and electronic elements, creating intricate soundscapes with a reflective quality.

Spaces by Nils Frahm — Explores ethereal sound textures with a focus on introspection and improvisational flow.

Choose Your Weapon by Hiatus Kaiyote — Blends jazz-inflected grooves with emotional depth, fostering collaborative atmospheres and introspective journeys.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "Signal From the Noise".

1 Signal From the Noise Start here 9:02
2 Unfolding (Momentum 73) 4:30
3 City of Mirrors 3:50
4 Beside April 5:13
5 Love Proceeding 5:25
6 Open Channels 4:22
7 Timid, Intimidating 6:17
8 Beside April (reprise) 1:40
9 Talk Meaning 6:14
10 Stepping Through Stars 4:32

What to play next

This album is considered a Critical Peak in BadBadNotGood's catalog. The album showcases ambitious genre fusion and is highly regarded in their discography.

Listen next

IV

2016

Continues the exploration of intricate rhythms and atmospheric soundscapes.

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LateNightTales

2017

Sets a reflective tone with jazz influences that lead into the themes of Talk Memory.

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