The Call Within
Tosin Abasi · 2020
47 min · 10 tracks · jazz
A transcendent blend of intricate guitar work and progressive rhythms, evoking a sonic landscape that is both exploratory and immersive.
Top tracks — play these first
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Levitation 21 — Opening with ethereal guitar melodies layered over complex rhythms, this track sets an expansive tone for the album while showcasing Abasi's technical prowess.
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Ara Resurrected — This lengthy piece captivates with its dynamic shifts and emotive solos, highlighting Abasi’s ability to weave storytelling through instrumental arrangements.
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The Dream Voyager — With its intricate interplay between melody and rhythm, this track exemplifies the album's adventurous spirit and Abasi's innovative approach to composition.
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Vortex — Vortex combines heavy riffs with delicate passages, creating a contrast that embodies the album’s exploration of sound while emphasizing Abasi's versatility.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with peaks
- wave-like pacing throughout
- transcendent listening experience
- moments of reflective calm
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification
- seek straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on August 28, 2020, The Call Within marked Tosin Abasi's first solo album since his acclaimed debut, Animals as Leaders. At this point in his career, Abasi was already recognized for his virtuosic guitar skills and innovative approach to progressive metal, having gained significant attention through his work with Animals as Leaders and collaborations across genres.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Levitation 21 5:05
- 2 Our Film 5:13
- 3 Ara Resurrected 8:22
- 4 At a Post-Historic Seashore 1:39
- 5 Space of Your Existence 4:42
- 6 The Dream Voyager 5:05
- 7 Old Maps 2:30
- 8 Vortex 5:19
- 9 37 Newlyweds 3:33
- 10 New Maps 6:17
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