Uninvisible
Medeski Martin & Wood · 2002
50 min · 14 tracks · jazz
A vibrant blend of jazz improvisation and eclectic grooves that invites listeners to explore uncharted musical territories.
Top tracks — play these first
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Uninvisible — The title track serves as a manifesto for the album's exploratory nature, featuring intricate rhythms and engaging interplay between the musicians that sets the tone for the entire project.
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I Wanna Ride You — This track stands out with its infectious groove and playful lyrics, highlighting the band's ability to merge humor with sophisticated musicality.
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Your Name Is Snake Anthony — This song features intricate layering of sounds and rhythms, showcasing the group's improvisational skills while telling a vivid story through music.
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Retirement Song — Through its reflective melodies and nuanced harmonies, this track encapsulates themes of nostalgia and change, resonating deeply within the album's overall narrative.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases complex compositions and diverse grooves, solidifying its place in avant-garde jazz.
What we noticed
- The album features extended improvisational sections, with several tracks exceeding six minutes and allowing musicians to explore themes in depth.
- Each track presents a distinct groove or rhythmic pattern, often shifting unexpectedly, which keeps the listener engaged throughout.
- The use of unconventional instruments and effects creates a varied sonic palette, with tracks like 'Nocturnal Transmission' incorporating electronic elements.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady grooves for focused listening
- inviting sonic landscape exploration
- playful energy for casual moments
- captivating peaks throughout the journey
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Showcases the band's adventurous spirit and complex compositions, solidifying their reputation.
- Career context
- By the time 'Uninvisible' was released in 2002, Medeski Martin & Wood had established themselves as innovative leaders in the jazz genre, following their breakthrough album 'Combustication' in 1998. This album marked a continuation of their exploration of genre boundaries, showcasing their willingness to incorporate diverse influences and new sonic experiments.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Bad Plus· Snarky Puppy· Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Uninvisible 3:37
- 2 I Wanna Ride You 3:28
- 3 Your Name Is Snake Anthony 3:12
- 4 Pappy Check 2:46
- 5 Take Me Nowhere 4:07
- 6 Retirement Song 4:47
- 7 Ten Dollar High 3:42
- 8 Where Have You Been? 3:37
- 9 Reprise 0:35
- 10 Nocturnal Transmission 6:37
- 11 Smoke 2:48
- 12 First Time Long Time 2:53
- 13 The Edge of Night 3:53
- 14 Off the Table 4:15
What to play next
Keep It Blue
2003
Continues the vibrant jazz exploration with fresh energy and improvisation.
Electric Tonic
2001
Sets the stage with a similar eclectic sound and groove style.
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