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The Aristocrats

The Aristocrats · 2011

60 min · 9 tracks · jazz

A frenetic blend of virtuoso jazz-rock fusion that defies genre boundaries with playful compositions and intricate musicianship.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Boing!… I’m in the Back — This track opens the album with an energetic and whimsical vibe, setting the tone for the band's playful yet complex style. Its catchy melodies and inventive rhythms encapsulate the essence of The Aristocrats' musical identity.
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    Sweaty Knockers — A standout piece that showcases each member’s technical prowess while maintaining a tight-knit composition, this track balances humor and sophistication, making it a fan favorite.
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    I Want a Parrot — This lengthy piece highlights the band's improvisational skills and allows for extended solos, demonstrating their chemistry and ability to weave intricate narratives through music.
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    See You Next Tuesday — With its unique rhythmic patterns and melodic shifts, this track exemplifies The Aristocrats' knack for blending humor with serious musicianship, making it both entertaining and technically impressive.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
73 /100
Alpine
Higher than 96% of albums we've rated

The album features intricate compositions and exceptional musicianship, making it a standout in jazz fusion.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a frenetic pace, which is maintained through several subsequent pieces before a slight dip in the middle.
  • Several tracks incorporate unconventional song structures, often shifting themes or motifs abruptly within the same piece.
Composition 25% of the score
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
9/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
7/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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

  • playful compositions with intricate musicianship
  • dynamic shifts in tempo and
  • frenetic energy for lively sessions
  • engaging complexity for attentive listeners

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer straightforward, simple songs
  • want slow, relaxed pacing

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2011, this self-titled debut album marked the beginning of The Aristocrats as a prominent trio in the jazz fusion scene. Comprising guitar virtuoso Guthrie Govan, bassist Bryan Beller, and drummer Marco Minnemann, the album established their unique sound following years of individual acclaim in various musical projects.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Boing!… I’m in the Back 4:59
  • 2 Sweaty Knockers 8:09
  • 3 Bad Asteroid 5:53
  • 4 Get It Like That 7:46
  • 5 Furtive Jack 6:52
  • 6 I Want a Parrot 9:58
  • 7 See You Next Tuesday 4:32
  • 8 Blues Fuckers 4:59
  • 9 Flatlands 7:13

What to play next

Boing, We'll Do It Live!
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