Time and Time Again
Paul Motian · 2007
51 min · 10 tracks · jazz
Gentle yet intricate soundscapes blend improvisation with melodic exploration, creating a reflective journey through time and memory.
Top tracks — play these first
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In Remembrance of Things Past — This track exemplifies Motian's ability to weave nostalgia into music through its hauntingly beautiful melody and intricate interplay among musicians.
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Cambodia — Opening the album, this piece sets a contemplative tone with its delicate rhythms and spacious sound, showcasing Motian's signature style.
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Time and Time Again — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of reflection and continuity, featuring a rich tapestry of sound that invites deep listening.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases intricate melodies and improvisation, maintaining a cohesive yet exploratory sound throughout.
What we noticed
- Each track features a distinct melodic theme that is explored through improvisation, with the ensemble often shifting dynamics and textures throughout.
- The album opens with a slow tempo on 'Cambodia' and maintains a reflective pace, rarely deviating from mid-tempo or slower rhythms.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective late-night listening
- dynamic journey with peaks
- subtle melodies for reflection
- patient unfolding of themes
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- At the time of this release in 2007, Paul Motian was an esteemed figure in jazz, celebrated for his innovative drumming and compositions. This album followed his acclaimed projects from the early 2000s, solidifying his role as a leader in free jazz while collaborating with notable musicians like Bill Frisell and Joshua Redman.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bill Evans· Charles Lloyd· Keith Jarrett
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cambodia 4:30
- 2 Wednesday 3:57
- 3 Onetwo 4:45
- 4 Whirlpool 3:12
- 5 In Remembrance of Things Past 7:58
- 6 K.T. 3:03
- 7 This Nearly Was Mine 5:07
- 8 Party Line 7:43
- 9 Light Blue 4:03
- 10 Time and Time Again 7:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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