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This Brings Us to Volume 2

Henry Threadgill · 2010

43 min · 5 tracks · jazz

A complex tapestry of avant-garde jazz, weaving intricate melodies with a rich, improvisational spirit.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Lying Eyes — This opening track features a dynamic interplay between instruments, establishing the album's adventurous tone while showcasing Threadgill's distinctive compositional voice.
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    Polymorph — With its complex structures and varying tempos, this piece epitomizes Threadgill's ability to blend improvisation with structured elements, creating an engaging listening experience.
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    This Brings Us To — The title track encapsulates the essence of the album through its intricate arrangements and nuanced performances, highlighting Threadgill's mastery of rhythm and melody.

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

Threadgill's complex arrangements and improvisational depth create a distinctive avant-garde jazz experience.

What we noticed

  • The album features five tracks, each varying in length and complexity, with intricate arrangements that highlight improvisation.
  • Melodies often shift unexpectedly, creating a sense of exploration rather than adhering to traditional jazz forms.
  • Each track includes multiple sections that transition smoothly, allowing for dynamic shifts in mood and tempo.
Composition 25% of the score
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
8/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
9/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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 Lying Eyes 10:04
  • 2 This Brings Us To 6:33
  • 3 Extremely Sweet William 8:10
  • 4 Polymorph 11:32
  • 5 It Never Moved 7:15

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