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The Stone: Issue Two

Fred Frith · 2007

50 min · 1 track · jazz fusion

An immersive soundscape blending avant-garde improvisation with the intricate textures of jazz and rock.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Live At The Stone — This lengthy track encapsulates the essence of Frith's improvisational style, seamlessly integrating complex rhythms and spontaneous melodies that evolve throughout the performance.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
75 /100
Alpine
Higher than 98% of albums we've rated

The album's immersive soundscape and innovative improvisation highlight Frith's distinct approach to jazz fusion.

What we noticed

  • Frith employs a wide range of instruments and techniques, including unconventional playing methods that blur the lines between jazz and rock.
  • The sound is layered with intricate textures and spontaneous improvisation, allowing for dynamic shifts in mood and intensity.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
8/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
9/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Live At The Stone 50:44

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