What makes Time Squared by Yellowjackets notable?

Time Squared received critical acclaim, charting on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Albums list and further establishing Yellowjackets as pioneers in blending jazz with modern influences. The album's intricate arrangements and strong musicianship have influenced many contemporary jazz artists seeking to expand genre boundaries. Released in 2003, Time Squared is the sixth studio album by Yellowjackets, marking their continued evolution after a successful run in the '90s with albums like Four Corners. The band was exploring deeper compositions and collaborative arrangements during this period, solidifying their reputation in the contemporary jazz scene.

Who is Time Squared for?

Time Squared works well if you're into complex rhythms that invite exploration, immersive experience for attentive listeners and melodic improvisation with emotional depth.

How many songs are on Time Squared?

Time Squared has 11 tracks, running approximately 61 minutes.

Time Squared

Yellowjackets · 2003

61 min · 11 tracks · jazz

A vibrant fusion of complex rhythms and melodic improvisation that showcases the mastery of jazz composition and performance.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Go Go — This opening track sets a lively tone with its infectious groove and showcases the band's knack for intricate rhythmic interplay.
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Time squared — The title track features complex harmonies and an engaging structure that encapsulates the band's sophisticated approach to jazz composition.
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Healing waters — This track stands out for its contemplative melody and emotional depth, highlighting the band's ability to blend lyrical content with rich instrumental textures.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental

67 /100

Alpine

Higher than 91% of albums we've rated

The album displays strong compositions and performances but lacks a cohesive narrative across its length.

What we noticed

Each track showcases extended improvisation sections, allowing individual musicians to explore their instruments in depth.

Composition 25% of the score: 8/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 7/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

complex rhythms that invite exploration
immersive experience for attentive listeners
melodic improvisation with emotional depth
dynamic interplay between musicians
for focused afternoon sessions

Maybe skip if you

prefer straightforward, catchy tunes
seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 2003, Time Squared is the sixth studio album by Yellowjackets, marking their continued evolution after a successful run in the '90s with albums like Four Corners. The band was exploring deeper compositions and collaborative arrangements during this period, solidifying their reputation in the contemporary jazz scene.
Stylistic neighbors: Pat Metheny· Brad Mehldau· Snarky Puppy

Tracklist

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

1 Go Go 5:33
2 Monk's Habit 5:13
3 Smithtown 5:18
4 Healing waters 6:11
5 Time squared 6:46
6 Gabriele Rose 4:55
7 Sea folk 6:33
8 V 5:27
9 Claire @ 18 5:25
10 Village Gait 5:32
11 My 1st Best Friend 4:50

What to play next

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