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This Land

Bill Frisell · 1994

65 min · 14 tracks · post-bop · progressive jazz

A kaleidoscopic blend of jazz, folk, and Americana that evokes the vastness of the American landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
  • exploratory soundscapes for wandering minds
  • evocative themes of vast landscapes
  • introspective moments of quiet reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification tracks
  • prefer straightforward, upbeat songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1994, 'This Land' marked Bill Frisell's emergence as a prominent voice in the post-bop scene, following his breakthrough album 'Have a Little Faith' from 1992. This album showcases his unique ability to merge diverse genres and reflects his growing reputation as an innovative guitarist and composer.
Stylistic neighbors
Pat Metheny· John Abercrombie· Julian Lage

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Is It Sweet? 5:08
  • 2 Strange Meeting 6:21
  • 3 Jimmy Carter, Part 1 2:05
  • 4 Jimmy Carter, Part 2 5:22
  • 5 This Land 3:12
  • 6 Dog Eat Dog 4:20
  • 7 Amarillo Barbados 4:14
  • 8 Monica Jane 5:01
  • 9 Resistor 6:58
  • 10 Julius Hemphill 9:51
  • 11 Unscientific Americans 0:47
  • 12 Cartoon 6:26
  • 13 Rag 4:21
  • 14 Tag 1:44

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